WQOM

WQOM
Broadcast areaBoston, Massachusetts
Frequency1060 kHz
Branding1060 AM WQOM
Programming
FormatCatholic religion
AffiliationsEWTN Radio
Ownership
OwnerHoly Family Communications
History
First air date
November 12, 1972; 52 years ago (1972-11-12)[1]
Former call signs
  • WGTR (1972–1982)
  • WSTD (1982–1983)
  • WTTP (1983–1987)
  • WBIV (1987–1995)
  • WBPS (February–April 1995)
  • WBIV (1995–1997)
  • WJLT (1997–1999)
  • WMEX (1999–2001)
  • WBIX (2001–2010)
Call sign meaning
Queen of Martyrs
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID21109
ClassB
Power
  • 50,000 watts (day)
  • 2,500 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
42°14′50.35″N 71°25′29.22″W / 42.2473194°N 71.4247833°W / 42.2473194; -71.4247833 (WQOM)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.thestationofthecross.com/stations/boston/

WQOM (1060 AM) is a radio station broadcasting Catholic radio programming in the Boston market. The station is owned by Holy Family Communications and is licensed to Natick, Massachusetts.

  1. ^ "WGTR reception verification" (PDF). March 14, 1975. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WQOM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.