WTMZ-FM
MHz | |
| Branding | ESPN 98.9 FM |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Sports |
| Affiliations | ESPN Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | June 14, 1991 (as WZJQ) |
Former call signs | WZJQ (1991–1994) WWSS (1994) WWBZ (1994–2004) WAZS-FM (2004–2009) WWIK (2009–2020) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 24201 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 150 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 33°11′15.00″N 79°33′31.00″W / 33.1875000°N 79.5586111°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | charlestonsportsradio |
WTMZ-FM (98.9
History
98.9 was originally WZJQ, and signed on June 14, 1991 and later as WWSS. In November 1994, the station changed to WWBZ and aired a syndicated beach music format as "The Breeze" while part of an LMA with WHBZ.
On September 15, 2000, Jabar Communications switched WWBZ to Hot 98.9, "Charleston's home for
WWBZ later switched to the
In August 2009, the station switched to WWIK ("98.9 Chick FM"), with an
On April 18, 2011, WWIK changed its format to classic hits, branded as "Fun FM".
In March 2013, WWIK changed its format and identity to ESPN 98.9 FM – Charleston Sports Radio.[citation needed] The format was simulcast on WTMZ[3] until August 17, 2020.[4]
On February 27, 2020, the station changed its call sign to WTMZ-FM.
References
- ^ "WTMZ-FM Facility Record". fcc.gov. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ^ Hall, Dana (December 8, 2000). "WWBZ Charleston, S.C., Chef Cook Hopes To Make Mincemeat Of Z93". allbusiness.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2007. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ^ "The Grand Strand on the radio". The Sun News. September 27, 2014. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ Venta, Lance (August 19, 2020). "Kirkman Shuffles Formats In Charleston". radioinsight. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
External links
- WTMZ in the FCC FM station database
- WTMZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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