WHMX

WHMX
Broadcast areaPenobscot County - Downeast Maine
Frequency105.7 MHz
Programming
FormatContemporary Christian
Ownership
OwnerLighthouse Radio Network, Inc.
WHCF
History
First air date
April 1, 1975; 49 years ago (1975-04-01)
Former call signs
  • WLKN-FM (1975–1987)
  • WGUY (1987–1989)
Former frequencies
99.3 MHz (1975–1991)
Call sign meaning
Hot Mix (refers to former Hot AC format)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID49690
ClassC2
ERP48,000 watts
HAAT142 meters (466 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
45°20′38″N 68°30′24″W / 45.34389°N 68.50667°W / 45.34389; -68.50667
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.solutionfm.com

WHMX (105.7 MHz) is a non-commercial FM radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian format. Licensed to Lincoln, Maine, the station serves Penobscot County and Downeast Maine. The studios are on Outer Broadway in Bangor and the station is owned by Lighthouse Radio Network, Inc.[2] Lighthouse Radio also owns 88.5 WHCF, a Christian talk and teaching station that plays some Christian music, while WHMX has a more contemporary, youthful Christian music format, including Christian rock. WHMX and WHCF seek donations on the air and on their websites.

WHMX is a Class C2 station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 48,000 watts. The transmitter is in Burlington, Maine, about 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Bangor.[3]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WHMX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WHMX Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WHMX