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WFMZ (FM)
Encyclopedia
WFMZ is a radio station
broadcasting a Classic Hits
format. Licensed to Hertford, North Carolina
, USA, it serves the Hampton Roads area. The station is owned by Max Radio. Its studios are located at 907 B West Ehringhaus Street in Elizabeth City NC.
In 2006, Convergent Broadcasting LLC sold WFMZ, WYND-FM
, WVOD
and WZPR
to CapSan Media LLC.
Starting May 14, 2009, WFMZ is being simulcasted by WZPR
.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
broadcasting a Classic Hits
Classic hits
Classic hits is a radio format which generally includes rock and pop music from 1964 to 1989. The term is sometimes erroneously used as a synonym for the adult hits format, but is more accurately characterized as a contemporary style of the oldies format...
format. Licensed to Hertford, North Carolina
Hertford, North Carolina
Hertford is a town in Perquimans County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,185 at the 2008 census. It is the county seat of Perquimans County. Hertford is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region and is part of the Elizabeth City Micropolitan Statistical Area...
, USA, it serves the Hampton Roads area. The station is owned by Max Radio. Its studios are located at 907 B West Ehringhaus Street in Elizabeth City NC.
History
The station started in 1988, a CP (construction permit) was granted to Maranatha Broadcasting for WFMZ but it wouldn’t sign on until 1991. It was a Christian Contemporary station known as Praise 105 from 1991 to 2003. It was sold to Convergent Broadcasting in mid-June 2003. It became Classic Hits 104.9 on September 2, 2003 just after 6 am.In 2006, Convergent Broadcasting LLC sold WFMZ, WYND-FM
WYND-FM
WYND-FM is a sports radio station at 97.1 FM licensed to Hatteras, North Carolina serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The station is owned by CapSan Media, LLC. based in Virginia Beach, Virginia.-History:...
, WVOD
WVOD
WVOD, is a commercial radio station licensed to Manteo, North Carolina serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina which includes Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. WVOD broadcasts at 50,000 watts at 99.1 FM and is formatted as an AAA or Adult Album Alternative music station. The station is...
and WZPR
WZPR
WZPR is a Classic Hits radio station licensed to Nags Head, North Carolina, serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The station is owned by CapSan Media, LLC. based in Virginia Beach, Virginia.-History:...
to CapSan Media LLC.
Starting May 14, 2009, WFMZ is being simulcasted by WZPR
WZPR
WZPR is a Classic Hits radio station licensed to Nags Head, North Carolina, serving the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The station is owned by CapSan Media, LLC. based in Virginia Beach, Virginia.-History:...
.