WWHK
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WWHQ is an American
licensed radio station
with studios located in Hooksett, New Hampshire
. The station is owned by Nassau Broadcasting and currently airs a classical music
format simulcasting co-owned Maine based WBACH.. WWHQ is licensed to serve the community of Meredith, New Hampshire
, and has coverage of central New Hampshire, particularly the Lakes Region
area.
WWHQ had planned to drop the rock
format (which was at that time classic rock
) in favor of sports talk provided by Boston
's WEEI
in January 2008, but the deal between Nassau and Entercom ended up collapsing.
In March 2008, the station shifted from classic rock to a more mainstream rock format.
Prior to August 22, 2008, WWHQ simulcast with WWHK
(102.3) in Concord, New Hampshire
; the simulcast ended after Nassau was forced by the FCC
to end its joint sales agreement
with Capitol Broadcasting.
On April 27, 2009 it was announced that WWHQ and sister station WNNH
in Henniker
would be spun off into a divestiture trust and sold as part of a debt-for-equity restructuring of Nassau Broadcasting in which Goldman Sachs became 85% owner of the company. The new ownership structure ended Nassau's grandfathered status with respect to how many stations in the Concord (Lakes Region) NH market it could own.
On November 4, 2009 WWHQ began stunting while its "Hawk"-branded classic rock format moved to WLKZ
104.9 FM in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
. The station went silent on March 1, 2010 due to power failure, and will not return until the completion of the transfer of ownership. However in February of 2011, WWHQ 101.5 resumed broadcasting with the current classical music format.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
licensed radio station
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...
with studios located in Hooksett, New Hampshire
Hooksett, New Hampshire
Hooksett is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 13,451 at the 2010 census. The town is located between Manchester, the state's largest city, and Concord, the state capital...
. The station is owned by Nassau Broadcasting and currently airs a classical music
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
format simulcasting co-owned Maine based WBACH.. WWHQ is licensed to serve the community of Meredith, New Hampshire
Meredith, New Hampshire
Meredith is a town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, USA. The population was 6,241 at the 2010 census. Meredith is situated beside Lake Winnipesaukee. It is home to Stonedam Island Natural Area and the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad...
, and has coverage of central New Hampshire, particularly the Lakes Region
Lakes Region (New Hampshire)
The Lakes Region of New Hampshire is the mid-state region surrounding Lake Winnipesaukee, Winnisquam Lake, Squam Lake, and Newfound Lake.The area is a popular tourist destination in the summer time, with the activity peaking during the annual Motorcycle Week and races at Loudon's New Hampshire...
area.
WWHQ had planned to drop the rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
format (which was at that time classic rock
Classic rock
Classic rock is a radio format which developed from the album-oriented rock format in the early 1980s. In the United States, the classic rock format features music ranging generally from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, primarily focusing on the hard rock genre that peaked in popularity in the...
) in favor of sports talk provided by Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
's WEEI
WEEI
WEEI is a sports radio station in Boston, Massachusetts, that broadcasts on 850 kHz from a transmitter in Needham, Massachusetts, and is owned by Entercom Communications. The station is one of the top-rated sports talk radio stations in the nation. Studios are located in Brighton, Massachusetts...
in January 2008, but the deal between Nassau and Entercom ended up collapsing.
In March 2008, the station shifted from classic rock to a more mainstream rock format.
Prior to August 22, 2008, WWHQ simulcast with WWHK
WWHK
WWHQ is an American licensed radio station with studios located in Hooksett, New Hampshire. The station is owned by Nassau Broadcasting and currently airs a classical music format simulcasting co-owned Maine based WBACH....
(102.3) in Concord, New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
The city of Concord is the capital of the state of New Hampshire in the United States. It is also the county seat of Merrimack County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 42,695....
; the simulcast ended after Nassau was forced by the FCC
Federal 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...
to end its joint sales agreement
Local marketing agreement
In U.S. and Canadian broadcasting, a local marketing agreement is an agreement in which one company agrees to operate a radio or television station owned by another licensee...
with Capitol Broadcasting.
On April 27, 2009 it was announced that WWHQ and sister station WNNH
WNNH
WNNH is an American radio station owned by Nassau Broadcasting and licensed to Henniker, New Hampshire. The station is currently airs a classical music format simulcasting co-owned Maine based WBACH.-History:...
in Henniker
Henniker, New Hampshire
Henniker is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 4,836. Henniker is home to New England College, Ames State Forest and Craney Hill State Forest....
would be spun off into a divestiture trust and sold as part of a debt-for-equity restructuring of Nassau Broadcasting in which Goldman Sachs became 85% owner of the company. The new ownership structure ended Nassau's grandfathered status with respect to how many stations in the Concord (Lakes Region) NH market it could own.
On November 4, 2009 WWHQ began stunting while its "Hawk"-branded classic rock format moved to WLKZ
WLKZ
WLKZ is an American licensed radio station in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, serving the Lakes Region. The station is owned by Nassau Broadcasting Partners and carries a classic rock format, under the "104.9 The Hawk" branding.-History:...
104.9 FM in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
Wolfeboro is a town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 6,269 at the 2010 census. A venerable resort area situated beside Lake Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro includes the village of Wolfeboro Falls...
. The station went silent on March 1, 2010 due to power failure, and will not return until the completion of the transfer of ownership. However in February of 2011, WWHQ 101.5 resumed broadcasting with the current classical music format.