WBCQ (SW)

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Coordinates: 46°20′28″N 67°48′53″W / 46.34111°N 67.81472°W / 46.34111; -67.81472
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WBCQ
Broadcast area
Frequency
  • 3.265 MHz
  • 5.130 MHz
  • 6.160 MHz
  • 7.490 MHz
  • 9.330 MHz
BrandingWBCQ, The Planet
Programming
FormatVariety
Ownership
Owner
  • Allan Weiner
  • (Allan H. Weiner)
History
First air date
September 8, 1998;
25 years ago (1998-09-08)[1]
Call sign meaning
Weiner Broadcasting Company Q
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID77261
Power500000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
46°20′28″N 67°48′53″W / 46.34111°N 67.81472°W / 46.34111; -67.81472
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.wbcq.com

WBCQ is a

MHz at the shortwave site. WBCQ began operation on September 8, 1998, on 7.415 MHz.[1] The station transmits talk shows and other programs produced by commercial networks as well as former pirate radio broadcasters, including Weiner himself.[1][4]
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Rotatable antenna and 500kW transmitter

In 2018, WBCQ applied for a transmitter license associated with a rotatable antenna, later revealed to be a 500 kW transmitter for an Ampegon rotatable curtain antenna on a single mast.[5]

Acquisition of World Harvest Radio International

In August 2020, it was reported that pending

FCC approval, Weiner planned to purchase World Harvest Radio International, the shortwave arm of the Family Broadcasting Corporation.[6]

Frequencies

As of 2023, WBCQ broadcasts on 7.49 MHz (41m

flat-Earth evangelistic society.)[8]

Notable shows

References

  1. ^
    OCLC 13943620
    . Retrieved 27 June 2019 – via americanradiohistory.com.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBCQ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. OL 3403590M. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via Internet Archive
    . p. 828: WBCQ — the only station willing to air Hal Turner's program — is operated by Jewish free-speech advocate Alan Weiner.
  4. OL 26805897M. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via Google Books
    .
  5. ^ WBCQ reveals organization behind their new 500 kW transmitter, The SWLing Post, 2018-05-15, accessed 2020-02-18
  6. ^ Venta, Lance (14 August 2020). "Station Sales Week Of 8/14". Radio Insight. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023. Family Broadcasting Corporation is selling shortwave Christian "World Harvest Radio" WHRI Furman SC to Allan Weiner for $1.25 million. Weiner also owns shortwave Talk "The Planet" WBCQ Monticello ME as well as Talk/Rock 780 WXME/98.3 W252DW and Classic Country "Kixx 94.7" WBCQ-FM Monticello.
  7. ^ WWCR transmitter schedule, summer 2023, retrieved September 7, 2023
  8. ^ Video: WBCQ/World’s Last Chance Radio – Technical Notes, The SWLing Post, 2021-04-18, accessed 2021-09-14

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