WFZX
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WKVV and WKVZ are radio stations licensed to Searsport and Dexter, Maine USA, the stations serve the Bangor area. The stations are currently owned by the Educational Media Foundation
. The stations currently carry Educational Media Foundation
's K-LOVE
Christian music format simulcasting co-owned WKVZ.
the station was an oldies station simulcasting co-owned WGUY
and a modern rock
station, owned by Clear Channel Broadcasting. Over Clear Channel's nearly 7 years of ownership the station shifted from classic rock
to modern rock
, all while carrying the syndicatied Bob & Tom Show. Previous to Clear Channel's ownership, the station was owned by Moonsong Communications, owners of WVOM
where it was an Adult Alternative Rock station and simulcasted WVOM for a time. During the 1990s it known as "The Wave" and with the call letters WBYA (no relation to the current WBYA
105.5 in Camden, Maine
) simulcasting the classical music of WAVX in Thomaston
(Now part of W-BACH
). From 2001-2003 and 2004-2006 WFZX was simulcasted on 97.7 WNSX
Winter Harbor. From January 2001 to August 2006 the station primarily focused on Classic rock artists such as The Eagles, The Beatles
and The Rolling Stones
. In September 2006, a shift in programming occurred, playing newer acts such as Nickleback, Three Doors Down, Buckcherry
and Red Hot Chili Peppers
and still playing harder edged classic rock artists like Aerosmith
. A year later, the station would dump the general rock format for Bangor's first modern rock station since the demise of 97X in the 1990's (Now Sports radio
WAEI-FM). The station also carried New England Patriots
football from 2002 to 2005 and NASCAR
racing from Motor Racing Network
. The station would carry the modern rock format until Clear Channel Communications
sold their entire Maine group to Blueberry Broadcasting
. Because of ownership limits in the Bangor market, WGUY and WFZX were to be sold off, carrying an oldies format from September 2008 to February 2009 before adopting the current K-LOVE
format.
Educational Media Foundation
Educational Media Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that operates the K-LOVE and Air 1 radio networks. EMF is based in Rocklin, California....
. The stations currently carry Educational Media Foundation
Educational Media Foundation
Educational Media Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that operates the K-LOVE and Air 1 radio networks. EMF is based in Rocklin, California....
's K-LOVE
K-LOVE
K-LOVE is a Contemporary Christian music radio programming service in the United States operated by the Educational Media Foundation. As of January 2011, K-LOVE's programming is carried on over 440 FM stations and translators in 45 states. K-LOVE claims an audience of 250,000 people each week via...
Christian music format simulcasting co-owned WKVZ.
History
Previous to simulcasting K-LOVEK-LOVE
K-LOVE is a Contemporary Christian music radio programming service in the United States operated by the Educational Media Foundation. As of January 2011, K-LOVE's programming is carried on over 440 FM stations and translators in 45 states. K-LOVE claims an audience of 250,000 people each week via...
the station was an oldies station simulcasting co-owned WGUY
WGUY
WKVZ is a radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian format. Licensed to Dexter, Maine, USA, the station serves the Bangor area...
and a modern rock
Modern rock
Modern rock is a rock format commonly found on commercial radio; the format consists primarily of the alternative rock genre...
station, owned by Clear Channel Broadcasting. Over Clear Channel's nearly 7 years of ownership the station shifted from 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...
to modern rock
Modern rock
Modern rock is a rock format commonly found on commercial radio; the format consists primarily of the alternative rock genre...
, all while carrying the syndicatied Bob & Tom Show. Previous to Clear Channel's ownership, the station was owned by Moonsong Communications, owners of WVOM
WVOM
WVOM is an FM radio station located at 103.9 MHz, owned by Blueberry Broadcasting. WVOM and the other 16 Clear Channel stations in Maine were sold in August 2008 to Maine-based Blueberry Broadcasting which is headed by Louis Vitale and Bruce Biette...
where it was an Adult Alternative Rock station and simulcasted WVOM for a time. During the 1990s it known as "The Wave" and with the call letters WBYA (no relation to the current WBYA
WBYA
WBYA is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Hits format. Licensed to Islesboro, Maine, USA, the station serves the Bangor area. The station is currently owned by Nassau Broadcasting Iii, LLC and features programing from Jones Radio Network....
105.5 in Camden, Maine
Camden, Maine
Camden is a town in Knox County, Maine, United States. The population was 5,254 at the 2000 census. The population of the town more than triples during the summer months, due to tourists and summer residents. Camden is a famous summer colony in the Mid-Coast region of Maine...
) simulcasting the classical music of WAVX in Thomaston
Thomaston, Maine
Thomaston, Maine is a town on the coast of Maine the United States. The name may also refer to:*Thomaston , Maine, a census-designated place comprising the center of the town*South Thomaston, Maine, an adjacent town...
(Now part of W-BACH
W-BACH
WBACH is a network of FM radio stations in Maine owned by Nassau Broadcasting. The network consists of WBQW 104.7 Kennebunkport, WBQX 106.9 Thomaston and WBQI 107.7 Bar Harbor. Currently the stations air a classical music format.- History :...
). From 2001-2003 and 2004-2006 WFZX was simulcasted on 97.7 WNSX
WNSX
WNSX is a radio station broadcasting a Soft Classic Rock format. Licensed to Winter Harbor, Maine, the station serves the Downeast Maine area. WNSX is now owned by Stony Creek Broadcasting, LLC. WNSX's format is a musical mix including the Beatles, Crosby Stills & Nash, Billy Joel, and Elton John...
Winter Harbor. From January 2001 to August 2006 the station primarily focused on Classic rock artists such as The Eagles, The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
and The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band, formed in London in April 1962 by Brian Jones , Ian Stewart , Mick Jagger , and Keith Richards . Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed the early line-up...
. In September 2006, a shift in programming occurred, playing newer acts such as Nickleback, Three Doors Down, Buckcherry
Buckcherry
Buckcherry is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1995. The band released two albums, Buckcherry and Time Bomb , before partially dissolving in the summer of 2002. In 2005, lead vocalist Josh Todd and lead guitarist Keith Nelson reformed Buckcherry and released a new album...
and Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk, hip hop and psychedelic rock...
and still playing harder edged classic rock artists like Aerosmith
Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
. A year later, the station would dump the general rock format for Bangor's first modern rock station since the demise of 97X in the 1990's (Now Sports radio
Sports radio
Sports radio is a radio format devoted entirely to discussion and broadcasting of sporting events. A popular format with an almost exclusively male demographic in most areas, sports radio is characterized by an often-boisterous on-air style and extensive debate and analysis by both hosts and...
WAEI-FM). The station also carried New England Patriots
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
football from 2002 to 2005 and NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
racing from Motor Racing Network
Motor Racing Network
The Motor Racing Network is the principal radio broadcasting operation of NASCAR, promoting themselves as "The Voice of NASCAR." It broadcasts coverage of most major NASCAR races at the top three levels of NASCAR at tracks owned by International Speedway Corporation as well as Dover International...
. The station would carry the modern rock format until Clear Channel Communications
Clear Channel Communications
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is an American media conglomerate company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. It was founded in 1972 by Lowry Mays and Red McCombs, and was taken private by Bain Capital LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners LP in a leveraged buyout in 2008...
sold their entire Maine group to Blueberry Broadcasting
Blueberry Broadcasting
Bluberry Broadcasting is a Kennebunkport, Maine based media company owning 17 radio stations throughout the state of Maine. The company is headed by Bruce Biette, vice president and CEO, and Louis Vitali, President. Studios are located in Augusta and Bangor....
. Because of ownership limits in the Bangor market, WGUY and WFZX were to be sold off, carrying an oldies format from September 2008 to February 2009 before adopting the current K-LOVE
K-LOVE
K-LOVE is a Contemporary Christian music radio programming service in the United States operated by the Educational Media Foundation. As of January 2011, K-LOVE's programming is carried on over 440 FM stations and translators in 45 states. K-LOVE claims an audience of 250,000 people each week via...
format.