WICU-FM
MHz (HD Radio) | |
Branding | HAPPI 927 |
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Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Format | Contemporary hit radio |
Affiliations | United Stations Radio Networks |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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Operator | Lilly Broadcasting |
WICU-TV, WSEE-TV | |
History | |
First air date | November 9, 2012 |
Former call signs |
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Call sign meaning | derived from sister station WICU-TV |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 189528 |
Class | A |
ERP | 6,000 watts |
HAAT | 3 meters (9.8 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°07′25″N 80°07′02″W / 42.12361°N 80.11722°W |
Repeater(s) | 1310 WICU (Warren) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | www |
WICU-FM (92.7
History
The station, using the call sign WEHP, signed on the air November 9, 2012,
In September 2019, Erie Radio Company announced the sale of the station to SJL of Pennsylvania, owner of WICU-TV, for $1.33 million; SJL is a sister company to Lilly Broadcasting, whose holdings in the area include WSEE-TV and three Warren radio stations.[5] Under the terms of the agreement, Erie Radio Company retained the rights to the "Happi" brand, but granted SJL/Lilly a perpetual royalty-free license to use the name.[3] The sale was completed on December 31, 2019,[6] at which point the call sign was changed to WICU (the "-FM" suffix was added on February 13, 2020).[4] On April 1, 2020, WICU-FM began simulcasting in Warren on WICU (1310 AM and 96.7 FM).[7]
In September 2021, WICU-FM relocated its studios to the facilities of WICU-TV and WSEE-TV, up State Street from its original studios.[8]
References
- ^ a b Venta, Lance (November 16, 2012). "Happi 92.7 Erie Debuts". RadioInsight. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
- ^ Fybush, Scott (May 9, 2011). "Rambaldo Lands Erie FM CP". NorthEast Radio Watch. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
- ^ a b Venta, Lance (September 11, 2019). "Lilly Broadcasting Acquires Happi 92.7 Erie". RadioInsight. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
- ^ a b "Call Sign History (WICU-FM)". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
- ^ "Lilly Adds An FM In Erie". All Access. September 11, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
- ^ Rambaldo, Rick (December 31, 2019). "Consummation Notice". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
- ^ Venta, Lance (April 1, 2020). "Happi 92.7 Expands To Warren PA". RadioInsight. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ "HAPPI 927 Studio Moving to Erie News Now". www.erienewsnow.com. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
External links
- WICU in the FCC FM station database
- WICU in Nielsen Audio's FM station database