WKHJ
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WKHJ-FM is an radio station
with a Hot Adult Contemporary format licensed to Mountain Lake Park, Maryland
, near Oakland
.
on November 23, 1988, to build a station that would broadcast on 98.9FM. The station signed on the air on July 9, 1990. It was originally located on the dial at 98.9, where the station was known as "99-KHJ". WKHJ moved up the dial to 104.5 in April, 1998, after a ruling by the FCC that it had to accommodate a frequency move and power increase by WDNE-FM, Elkins, WV. Eventually, WPQR (now WPKL), Uniontown, PA, was also able to upgrade in power due to the move.
WKHJ serves Garrett County, Maryland
and eastern Preston County, West Virginia
. Studios are on Lothian Street in Loch Lynn Heights
near Oakland
. WKHJ is owned by Radiowerks Broadcasting in Receivership and is operated from the same facility as sister stations WMSG
and WWHC
.
The initial stockholders of Southern Highlands, Incorporated, the first owners of the station included Roger Ruff, who also served as chief operator, and Albert and Jeanne Devine. Albert Devine died in November, 2004, while Roger Ruff died suddenly in May, 2005.
Terry King has been operations manager of WKHJ since its inception. Jim Shaffer has served as news director from nearly the beginning. Bob Mohr is the afternoon host. Pam Trickett is the sales and marketing director, while Lisa Skipper is an account executive. Paul Mullan serves as chief operator.
and WWHC
were sold for $830,000 to Radiowerks Broadcasting.
In May 2011, WKHJ and its sister stations were ordered into receivership by the Garrett County MD Circuit Court. John Culp was appointed as receiver. The Federal Communications Commission approved the transfer of the license on May 19, 2011.
Radio station
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with a Hot Adult Contemporary format licensed to Mountain Lake Park, Maryland
Mountain Lake Park, Maryland
Mountain Lake Park is a town in Garrett County, Maryland, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 2,248.-History:Mountain Lake Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983...
, near Oakland
Oakland, Maryland
Oakland is a town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States. With a population of 1,925 according to United States Census 2010 figures, it is the most populated community in Garrett County...
.
History
WKHJ was granted its construction permit from the Federal Communications CommissionFederal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
on November 23, 1988, to build a station that would broadcast on 98.9FM. The station signed on the air on July 9, 1990. It was originally located on the dial at 98.9, where the station was known as "99-KHJ". WKHJ moved up the dial to 104.5 in April, 1998, after a ruling by the FCC that it had to accommodate a frequency move and power increase by WDNE-FM, Elkins, WV. Eventually, WPQR (now WPKL), Uniontown, PA, was also able to upgrade in power due to the move.
WKHJ serves Garrett County, Maryland
Garrett County, Maryland
Garrett County is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Maryland. Created from Allegany County, Maryland in 1872 it was the last Maryland county to be formed. It was named for John Work Garrett , railroad executive, industrialist, and financier. Garrett served as president of the Baltimore...
and eastern Preston County, West Virginia
Preston County, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 29,334 people, 11,544 households, and 8,357 families residing in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile . There were 13,444 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile...
. Studios are on Lothian Street in Loch Lynn Heights
Loch Lynn Heights, Maryland
Loch Lynn Heights is a town in Garrett County, Maryland, United States. The population was 469 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Loch Lynn Heights is located at ....
near Oakland
Oakland, Maryland
Oakland is a town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States. With a population of 1,925 according to United States Census 2010 figures, it is the most populated community in Garrett County...
. WKHJ is owned by Radiowerks Broadcasting in Receivership and is operated from the same facility as sister stations WMSG
WMSG
-Programming:With the demise of Citadel Media's "Timeless" satellite feed, music programming is now provided by "Classic Hits" from Citadel Media.-Station Sold:In July 2009 WMSG and sisters WKHJ and WWHC were sold for $830,000 to Radiowerks Broadcasting....
and WWHC
WWHC
WWHC is a Country formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Oakland, Maryland.Due to the high altitude of its tower, WWHC's signal covers most of Garrett County, Maryland, most of neighboring Preston County, West Virginia, and parts of Tucker, Grant, and Mineral Counties in West Virginia...
.
The initial stockholders of Southern Highlands, Incorporated, the first owners of the station included Roger Ruff, who also served as chief operator, and Albert and Jeanne Devine. Albert Devine died in November, 2004, while Roger Ruff died suddenly in May, 2005.
Terry King has been operations manager of WKHJ since its inception. Jim Shaffer has served as news director from nearly the beginning. Bob Mohr is the afternoon host. Pam Trickett is the sales and marketing director, while Lisa Skipper is an account executive. Paul Mullan serves as chief operator.
Station Sold
In July 2009 WKHJ and sisters WMSGWMSG
-Programming:With the demise of Citadel Media's "Timeless" satellite feed, music programming is now provided by "Classic Hits" from Citadel Media.-Station Sold:In July 2009 WMSG and sisters WKHJ and WWHC were sold for $830,000 to Radiowerks Broadcasting....
and WWHC
WWHC
WWHC is a Country formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Oakland, Maryland.Due to the high altitude of its tower, WWHC's signal covers most of Garrett County, Maryland, most of neighboring Preston County, West Virginia, and parts of Tucker, Grant, and Mineral Counties in West Virginia...
were sold for $830,000 to Radiowerks Broadcasting.
In May 2011, WKHJ and its sister stations were ordered into receivership by the Garrett County MD Circuit Court. John Culp was appointed as receiver. The Federal Communications Commission approved the transfer of the license on May 19, 2011.