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    For the Swansboro, North Carolina radio station that held the call sign WWTB at 103.9 FM from 2003 to 2007, see WKGV.

    WWTB
    Broadcast areaTri-Cities
    Frequency980 AM kHz
    Branding105.3 The Beat
    Programming
    FormatRhythmic contemporary[1]
    AffiliationsMotor Racing Network
    Ownership
    Owner
    WAEZ, WEXX, WFHG-FM, WLNQ, WNPC, WXBQ-FM
    History
    First air date
    		January, 1947 (as WFHG)[2]
    Former call signs
    		WFHG (1947–1992)
    WXBQ (1992–2001)
    WFHG (2001–2017)[3]
    Technical information[4]
    Licensing authority
    		FCC
    Facility ID6872
    ClassB
    Power5,000 watts daytime
    1,000 watts nighttime
    Transmitter coordinates
    		36°36′30.0″N 82°9′36.0″W / 36.608333°N 82.160000°W / 36.608333; -82.160000
    Translators98.9 MHz W255DB (Bristol, TN)
    105.3 MHz - (W287CF, Bristol, Tennessee)
    Links
    Public license information
    Website105thebeat.com

    WWTB is a Rhythmic contemporary formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Bristol, Virginia, serving the Tri-Cities.[1] WWTB is owned and operated by Bristol Broadcasting Company.[5]

    On May 26, 2017, WFHG changed their format from talk to urban contemporary, branded as "105.3 The Beat", under new WWTB calls. Since then, the station has shifted to Rhythmic contemporary, adding rhythmic pop tracks while maintaining a Hip-Hop lean.[6]

    Translator

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    In addition to the main station, WWTB is relayed by FM translators to widen its broadcast area.[7]

    Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassFCC info
    W255DB98.9 FMBristol, Tennessee14057824022 m (72 ft)DLMS
    W287CF105.3 FMBristol, Tennessee157963250648 m (2,126 ft)DLMS

    References

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    1. ^ a b "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
    2. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-560. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
    3. ^ "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
    4. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WWTB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
    5. ^ "WWTB Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
    6. ^ Beat Brings Urban Back to Tri-Cities VA/TN Radioinsight - May 27, 2017
    7. ^ "W287CF Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
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      WWTB
      Broadcast areaTri-Cities
      Frequency980 AM kHz
      Branding105.3 The Beat
      Programming
      FormatRhythmic contemporary[1]
      AffiliationsMotor Racing Network
      Ownership
      Owner
      WAEZ, WEXX, WFHG-FM, WLNQ, WNPC, WXBQ-FM
      History
      First air date
      		January, 1947 (as WFHG)[2]
      Former call signs
      		WFHG (1947–1992)
      WXBQ (1992–2001)
      WFHG (2001–2017)[3]
      Technical information[4]
      Licensing authority
      		FCC
      Facility ID6872
      ClassB
      Power5,000 watts daytime
      1,000 watts nighttime
      Transmitter coordinates
      		36°36′30.0″N 82°9′36.0″W / 36.608333°N 82.160000°W / 36.608333; -82.160000
      Translators98.9 MHz W255DB (Bristol, TN)
      105.3 MHz - (W287CF, Bristol, Tennessee)
      Links
      Public license information
      • Public file
      • LMS
      Website105thebeat.com

      WWTB is a Rhythmic contemporary formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Bristol, Virginia, serving the Tri-Cities.[1] WWTB is owned and operated by Bristol Broadcasting Company.[5]

      On May 26, 2017, WFHG changed their format from talk to urban contemporary, branded as "105.3 The Beat", under new WWTB calls. Since then, the station has shifted to Rhythmic contemporary, adding rhythmic pop tracks while maintaining a Hip-Hop lean.[6]

      Translator

      In addition to the main station, WWTB is relayed by FM translators to widen its broadcast area.[7]

      Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassFCC info
      W255DB98.9 FMBristol, Tennessee14057824022 m (72 ft)DLMS
      W287CF105.3 FMBristol, Tennessee157963250648 m (2,126 ft)DLMS

      References

      1. ^ a b "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
      2. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-560. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
      3. ^ "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
      4. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WWTB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
      5. ^ "WWTB Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
      6. ^ Beat Brings Urban Back to Tri-Cities VA/TN Radioinsight - May 27, 2017
      7. ^ "W287CF Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
      • Facility details for Facility ID 6872 (WWTB) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
      • WWTB in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
      • Facility details for Facility ID 140578 (W255DB) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
      • W255DB at FCCdata.org
      • Facility details for Facility ID 157963 (W287CF) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
      • W287CF at FCCdata.org


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