WDAR-FM
FCC | |
| Facility ID | 3120 |
|---|---|
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 17,000 watts |
| HAAT | 122 meters (400 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 34°18′58.00″N 79°53′17.00″W / 34.3161111°N 79.8880556°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | thebeatflorence.iheart.com |
WDAR-FM (105.5
History
Prior to 1990, this station was adult contemporary/
In a deal announced in February 1997, Root Communications Ltd. announced plans to buy eight radio stations owned by Florence-based Atlantic Broadcasting, including WDAR-FM.[7] Qantum Communications Inc. purchased Florence's Root Communications Group LP stations in 2003.[8]
The change to
On May 15, 2014, Qantum Communications announced that it would sell its 29 stations, including WDAR-FM, to Clear Channel Communications (now iHeartMedia), in a transaction connected to Clear Channel's sale of WALK AM-FM in Patchogue, New York, to Connoisseur Media via Qantum.[9] The transaction was consummated on September 9, 2014.
On August 21, 2017, WDAR-FM changed its format to mainstream urban, branded as "105.5 The Beat".[10]
References
- ^ "WDAR-FM history cards" (PDF). CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- ^ "Call Sign History". Retrieved 2011-10-18.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WDAR-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ The Broadcasting Yearbook, 1990.
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook, 1991.
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook, 1995.
- ^ Hager-Van Dyke, Charlene (1997-02-20). "Root Communications Eyes 8 Radio Stations In Carolinas". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
- ^ "Changing Hands". Broadcasting & Cable. 2003-03-16. Retrieved 2011-10-13.
- ^ Venta, Lance (May 15, 2014). "Qantum Sells To Clear Channel; Connoisseur Expands In Long Island". RadioInsight. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
- ^ iHeart's Swagga Moves and Rebrands in Florence SC Radioinsight - August 21, 2017
External links
- WDAR-FM official website
- WDAR in the FCC FM station database
- WDAR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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