WHBQ (AM)

WHBQ
Broadcast areaMemphis metropolitan area
Frequency560 kHz
BrandingSports 56 WHBQ
Programming
FormatSports
Affiliations
Ownership
OwnerFlinn Broadcasting Corporation
KXHT, WGSF, WHBQ-FM, WIVG, WMPS, WMSO, WOWW
History
First air date
March 25, 1925; 99 years ago (1925-03-25)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID21727
ClassB
Power
  • 5,000 watts day
  • 1,000 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
35°15′12″N 90°2′51″W / 35.25333°N 90.04750°W / 35.25333; -90.04750
Translator(s)98.5 W253DF (Memphis)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitesports56whbq.com

WHBQ (560 kHz) – branded Sports 56 WHBQ – is a commercial sports AM radio station licensed to serve Memphis, Tennessee. Owned by Flinn Broadcasting, the station covers the Memphis metropolitan area, and is the local affiliate for Fox Sports Radio, the Memphis Redbirds, and Ole Miss Rebels football and basketball. The WHBQ studios and transmitter are located in the city of Memphis. Besides a standard analog transmission, WHBQ is available online. The station is also simulcast over translator W253DF at 98.5 FM.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WHBQ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.