WECR (1130 AM) is a radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary music format. Licensed to Newland, NC, United States, it serves the Boone, NC area. The station is currently owned by Curtis Media Group. WECR broadcasts during the daytime only.
| Frequency | 1130 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | Star 94.3 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary music |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Curtis Media Group |
| History | |
First air date | August 14, 1978 |
Former call signs | WJTP (1978–1996) |
Call sign meaning | We care about the high country |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 29515 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1,000 watts (day) |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°4′39.00″N 81°54′59.00″W / 36.0775000°N 81.9163889°W |
| Translator(s) | 94.3 W232CW (Boone) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | WECR Online |
WECR is powered at 1,000 watts by day, using a non-directional antenna. But because 1130 AM is a clear channel frequency reserved for Class A WBBR in New York City, WECR must sign-off at night to avoid interference
History
editJames T. Parker owned what was then called WJTP.[citation needed]
Steve Rondinaro's Rondinaro Broadcasting purchased WJTP in 1996 and changed the letters to WECR. Rondinaro also started WECR-FM and added WXIT. Aisling bought these stations from Rondinaro as well as WATA and WZJS, owned by Highland Communications. Aisling went into receivership and George Reed of Media Services Group was appointed to manage the stations until a buyer was found.[2] Later in the year, Curtis Media Group purchased the stations.[3]
On January 10, 2022, WECR changed their format from southern gospel to adult contemporary, branded as "Star 94.3" (simulcast on FM translator W232CW 94.3 FM Boone).[4]
References
edit- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WECR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Scott Nicholson, "Receivership: Local Stations Seek Buyer," The Watauga Democrat, March 14, 2008.
- ^ "Transactions for Oct. 10, 2008". Radio and Records. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- ^ Star Shines Over Boone Radioinsight - January 12, 2022
External links
edit- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 29515 (WECR) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WECR in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 155883 (W232CW) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- W232CW at FCCdata.org