Broadcast area | Canton metro area Akron metro area |
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Frequency | 101.7 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | Sunny 101.7 |
Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Format | Classic hits |
Subchannels | HD2: Country "99.7 Canton's New Country" |
Affiliations | iHeartRadio |
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History | |
First air date | July 25, 1968 |
Former call signs | WJER-FM (1968–2006) |
Call sign meaning | "Hall Of Fame City" |
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Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 73135 |
Class | A |
ERP | 6,000 watts |
HAAT | 81 meters (266 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 40°49′22″N 81°25′41″W / 40.82278°N 81.42806°W |
Translator(s) | HD2: 99.7 W259BW (Canton) |
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Website | sunny1017 cantonsnewcountry |
WHOF (101.7 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to North Canton, Ohio, carrying a classic hits format known as "Sunny 101.7". Owned by iHeartMedia, Inc., the station serves both the Canton and Akron metro areas and is the local affiliate for syndicated personalities Ron Wilson and Jim Brickman. WHOF's studios are located in North Canton, while the station transmitter resides in Canton. In addition to standard analog transmission, WHOF broadcasts over two HD Radio channels, and is available online via iHeartRadio. WHOF's HD2 digital subchannel features a country format under the brand "99.7 Canton's New Country", and is relayed over Canton-licensed low-power translator W259BW (99.7 FM).