WCBN (AM)
| City | Hayward, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Hayward |
| Frequency | 910 kHz |
| Branding | 96.9 The Cabin |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Zoe Communications |
| WHSM-FM, WGMO, WPLT, WZEZ, WXNK, WXCX, WDMO, WXCE | |
| History | |
First air date | December 21, 1957 (as WHSM)[1] |
Former call signs | WHSM (1957–2017) |
Call sign meaning | CaBiN |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 53994 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 5,000 watts (day) 75 watts (night) |
Transmitter coordinates | 45°59′07″N 91°32′23″W / 45.98528°N 91.53972°W |
| Translator(s) | 96.9 W245CT (Hayward) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | 969thecabin |
WCBN (910 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve Hayward, Wisconsin, United States. Established in 1957 as WHSM,[1] the station is owned by Zoe Communications, Inc. WCBN broadcasts a classic hits format.[2] The station's programming is also heard on translator station W245CT (96.9 FM).
The station was originally assigned the WHSM call sign by the Federal Communications Commission.[3] Its studios and transmitter are located on W. Highway 63, west of downtown Hayward.
On July 20, 2016, Red Rock Radio announced that it would sell WHSM to Zoe Communications as part of a five-station deal;[4] the sale was completed on September 30, 2016.[5] In February 2017, WHSM changed their format from soft oldies to adult contemporary, branded as "96.9 The Cabin" (simulcast on FM translator W245CT 96.9 FM Hayward). The call sign was subsequently changed to WCBN on May 6, 2017.
As of October 2020, WCBN and W245CT are broadcasting a Classic Hits format.
References[]
- ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1998 (PDF). 1998. p. D-486. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved July 4, 2009.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved July 4, 2009.
- ^ Venta, Lance (July 20, 2016). "Zoe Communications Acquires Five In Wisconsin". RadioInsight. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
- ^ "Consummation Notice". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. October 4, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
External links[]
- WCBN in the FCC AM station database
- WCBN on Radio-Locator
- WCBN in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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