WHHS
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| Broadcast area | Haverford Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 99.9MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Variety |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Haverford High School |
| History | |
First air date | December 6,1949 |
Former frequencies | 89.3MHz(1948–1992) 107.9MHz(1992–2005) |
Call signmeaning | W HaverfordHighSchool |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 59344 |
| Class | D |
| ERP | 9.5watts |
| HAAT | 49 meters (161 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°58′59.4″N75°18′8.6″W/ 39.983167°N 75.302389°W |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
WHHS(99.9FM) is anon-commercial educationalFMradio stationlicensed to theSchool District of Haverford TownshipinHavertown, Pennsylvania(a suburb ofPhiladelphia), and run by the students ofHaverford High School.Studios are located within the school, and the transmitter is located on top of the building.
Typical show formats includerock,Top 40,classic rock,rap/hip-hop,sports talk,political talk,and sometimes more eclectic genres likeclassicalorjazz.Occasionally, shows feature live performances from local or school-based bands. Students apply for a radio show (usually 90 minutes long), and a typical show has 2-4 hosts. On the basis of interviews and previous experience with the station, students are chosen to fill several positions, including general manager, technical director, programming director, promotions director, music director, and sports director. The radio station provides an introduction into the radio orcommunicationsindustries for students interested in careers in these fields.
History
[edit]WHHS is the oldest high school-run radio station in the country.[1][2]The station was originally assigned to 89.3 MHz[3]and was granted its first license on February 21, 1950.[4]In 1992, theFCCforced the station to change frequencies to 107.9 MHz.
In 2004, a new radio station licensed toRadio Oneto servePennsauken, New Jerseyand the Philadelphia market (WRNB, nowWPPZ-FM) signed on, requiring WHHS to change frequencies again. With Radio One's help, WHHS moved to 99.9 MHz in 2005.[5][6]
In 2006, the station began broadcasting live sporting events such as football and hockey.[7]The station has broadcast election day specials and interviews with such politicians and CongressmanCurt Weldonand Congressman electJoe Sestak.[1]
WHHS celebrated 70 years of broadcasting in 2019.[2]
References
[edit]- ^abTimpane, John (2009-11-29)."Haverford's studio students An FM pioneer turns 60 In 1949, WHHS was hailed as a dreamcome true. This week, it will be celebrated by alumni and others".The Philadelphia Inquirer.Retrieved2016-05-30.
- ^abSchaefer, Mari A. (December 24, 2019)."Haverford has the oldest high school radio station in the country".Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ^"History Cards for WHHS".fcc.gov.Federal Communications Commission.Retrieved2019-04-12.
- ^"FM Query Results for WHHS".fcc.gov.Federal Communications Commission.Retrieved2019-04-12.
- ^Price, Jeff (2005-08-16)."Good guys win in this radio serial Haverford High's station will live on".The Philadelphia Inquirer.Retrieved2016-05-30.
- ^Fybush, Scott (June 27, 2005)."Feds Raid Radio Free Brattleboro".fybush.Retrieved2016-05-30.
- ^"Haverford High School's WHHS now $10k richer".Delco Times.2013-02-26.Retrieved2022-08-03.
External links
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- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 59344 (WHHS)in theFCCLicensing and Management System
- WHHSinNielsen Audio's FM station database