WHKB

WHKB
Broadcast area[1]
Frequency102.3 MHz
BrandingK-Bear 102
Programming
FormatCountry
Ownership
Owner
WCCY, WOLV
History
Former call signs
WAAH (1987–1998)
Call sign meaning
Houghton, Keweenaw, and Baraga Counties
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID27690
ClassC3
Power6,000 watts
ERP167 meters
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitekbear102.com

WHKB (102.3 FM, "K-Bear 102") is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. The studios are at 313 E. Montezuma, Houghton. It shares this location with its sister stations, WOLV and WCCY.

Licensed to Houghton, Michigan, it first began broadcasting under the WAAH call sign.

In September 2023, The Marks Group sold the Michigan broadcasting properties—WBKB-TV, WBKP, WBUP, and the Houghton and Iron River radio stations—for $13.375 million to Morgan Murphy Media.[2] The deal was closed on December 4.[3]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WHKB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Venta, Lance (2023-09-14). "Morgan Murphy Media Acquires Northern Michigan TV/Radio Combo". RadioInsight. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  3. ^ "Done Deal: Morgan Murphy Media Completes Purchase Of Marks Media Group Stations". Insideradio.com. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2023.