WATD-FM

WATD-FM
Broadcast areaSouth Shore
Frequency95.9 MHz
Branding95.9 WATD
Programming
FormatFull service adult contemporary
AffiliationsCBS News Radio
Ownership
OwnerMarshfield Broadcasting Co., Inc.
History
First air date
December 6, 1977; 46 years ago (1977-12-06)
Former call signs
WATD (1977–1985)
Call sign meaning
'"We're At The Dump"[1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID40468
ClassA
ERP1,600 watts
HAAT143 meters (469 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°6′39.4″N 70°42′15.1″W / 42.110944°N 70.704194°W / 42.110944; -70.704194
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Website959watd.com

WATD-FM (95.9 FM) is a radio station carrying local news and features for the South Shore of Massachusetts (comprising Norfolk and Plymouth counties), with an adult contemporary music format. Founded and owned by local entrepreneur Edward Perry and licensed to Marshfield, Massachusetts, the station went live on December 6, 1977.

  1. ^ WATD history
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WATD-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.