WCHZ (AM)

WCHZ
Broadcast areaAugusta, Georgia
Frequency1480 kHz
BrandingHot 95.5/93.1
Programming
FormatDefunct (formerly classic hip hop)
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1930 (1930)
Last air date
February 5, 2015 (2015-02-05)
(date of license cancellation)
Former call signs
  • WRDW (1930–2003)
  • WTEL (2003)
  • WGUS (2003–2012)
  • WCHZ (2012–2015)
Technical information
Facility ID537
ClassB
Power5,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
33°31′0″N 82°0′36″W / 33.51667°N 82.01000°W / 33.51667; -82.01000
Translator(s)95.5 W238AU (Augusta)
Repeater(s)WCHZ-FM, WHHD-HD2

WCHZ (1480 AM) was a radio station broadcasting a classic hip hop format, simulcasting WCHZ-FM 93.1 Warranton, Georgia. Licensed to Augusta, Georgia, United States, the station was owned by Beasley Media Group. The transmitter was located along River Watch Parkway northwest of downtown Augusta.