| Broadcast area | Point Pleasant, West Virginia Mason County, West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1030 kHz |
| Branding | The Eagle |
| Programming | |
| Format | Conservative talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Total Media Group |
| Sister stations | WBYG, WMPO, WYVK |
| History | |
| First air date | 1994 |
| Former call signs | WTGR (1988–1991) WBGS (1991–2016) |
| Call sign meaning | W THe Q |
| Technical information | |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 5284 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 10,000 watts daytime 2,900 watts critical hours |
| Transmitter coordinates | 38°48′42.0″N 82°5′59.0″W / 38.811667°N 82.099722°W / 38.811667; -82.099722 |
| Translator(s) | See below |
| Links | |
| Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | WTHQ Online |
WTHQ (1030 kHz) is a conservative talk formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Point Pleasant, West Virginia, serving Point Pleasant and Mason County in West Virginia. WTHQ is owned and operated by Total Media Group.
History
Prior to March 25, 2016, WTHQ was Southern Gospel formatted WBGS. The station simulcast on 105.9, the former frequency of translator W290BC. W290BC moved from 105.9 to 94.1 as W231CY on March 25 as well. In August 2024, the station became a conservative talk station dubbed "The Eagle".
Translator
In addition to the main station, WTHQ is relayed by an FM translator to widen its broadcast area.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W231CY | 94.1 FM | Point Pleasant, West Virginia | 140377 | 170 | 75 m (246 ft) | D | LMS |
References
- ^ "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
- Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-591. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
- "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
- "Facility Technical Data for WTHQ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- "WTHQ Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
- ^ Venta, Lance (March 25, 2016). "WBGS Flips To CHR 94QFM". RadioBB Networks. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
- "W290BC Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
External links
- The Eagle Online
- Facility details for Facility ID 5284 (WTHQ) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WTHQ in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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| Defunct | |
| See also: Clear channel radio stations and Why AM Radio Stations Must Reduce Power, Change Operations, or Cease Operations at Night | |