WHTP (AM)

WHTP

Simulcast of WHTP-FM, Kennebunkport
Gardiner, Maine United States
Broadcast area	Lewiston-Auburn, Brunswick, Augusta, Maine
Frequency	1280 kHz
Branding	Hot Radio Maine
Programming
Format	Rhythmic CHR
Ownership
Owner	MaineInvests LLC
Sister stations	WHTP-FM, WHZP
History
First air date	September 23, 1968 (as WABK)[1]
Former call signs	WABK (1968–1987) WQZN (1987–1988) WABK (1988–1994) WFAU (1994–2014) WJYE (2014–2020)
Call sign meaning	derived from sister station WHTP-FM
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	68296
Class	D
Power	250 watts day 40 watts night
Transmitter coordinates	44°14′56.25″N 69°48′48.16″W / 44.2489583°N 69.8133778°W / 44.2489583; -69.8133778
Translator(s)	100.3 W262DP (Gardiner)
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live
Website	hotradiomaine.com

WHTP (1280 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Gardiner, Maine, United States. It serves the Lewiston-Auburn and Augusta metropolitan areas. The station is owned by MaineInvests LLC. It airs a rhythmic contemporary format, branded as Hot Radio Maine, simulcast with WHTP-FM (104.7) in Kennebunkport and WHZP (1400 AM) in Veazie.

WHTP’s daytime power is 250 watts, using a non-directional antenna. At night, to avoid interfering with other stations on AM 1280, it reduces power to 40 watts. The transmitter is located off Northern Avenue in Farmingdale, near the Maine Turnpike.^[3] WHTP is also simulcast on an FM translator station, 100.3 W262DP in Gardiner.