WQSS (102.5 FM, "Kiss FM") is a radio station licensed to Camden, Maine with studios in Augusta, Maine. The station, owned by Blueberry Broadcasting, broadcasts an adult contemporary format simulcast with WKSQ (94.5 FM) in Ellsworth and WQSK (97.5 FM) in Madison.[2]
| Simulcasts WKSQ, Ellsworth | |
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| Broadcast area | Mid Coast |
| Frequency | 102.5 MHz |
| Branding | Kiss FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Affiliations | Westwood One |
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| History | |
First air date | May 1988 |
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| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 41104 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 20,500 watts |
| HAAT | 225 meters (738 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 44°7′36.9″N 69°8′26.3″W / 44.126917°N 69.140639°W |
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| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
History
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WQSS began broadcasting in May 1988. The first song played was "Here Comes The Sun" by the Beatles. For many years, WQSS was known as "Coast 102.5" and had an adult contemporary format, with studios located in Camden. Until December 26, 2008, the station was known as "102-5 The Peak" playing a classic hits format. WQSS then changed back to adult contemporary, as "Midcoast 102.5." On February 24, 2014, the station began to simulcast with WKSQ and WQSK as "Kiss FM".[2]
References
edit- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WQSS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ a b Wolf, Chris (February 21, 2014). "Radio's Midcoast 102.5 slips away". Penobscot Bay Pilot. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
External links
edit- Facility details for Facility ID 41104 (WQSS) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WQSS in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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