WCMS-FM
Currently silent | |
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Broadcast area | Elizabeth City-Nags Head |
Frequency | 94.5 MHz |
Branding | Big 94.5 |
Programming | |
Format | Silent (formerly Country) |
Affiliations | Motor Racing Network Performance Racing Network |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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WCXL, WZPR, WVOD | |
History | |
First air date | May 1999 (as WWOC) |
Former call signs | WWOC (1999–2005) |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 83211 |
Class | C1 |
ERP | 100,000 watts |
HAAT | 299 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°29′10″N 75°59′58″W / 35.48611°N 75.99944°W |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | big945.com |
WCMS-FM (94.5 FM) is a silent radio station, formerly broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Hatteras, North Carolina, United States, the station serves the Elizabeth City-Nags Head area. WCMS has used the name "Water Country" since it signed on in 1999. The original call sign was WWOC. The change to the WCMS call sign was granted on 7/28/2005. The station was owned by Max Media until 2018 after a sale from Ray-D-O Biz LLC.[1][2]
The station is affiliated with the Motor Racing Network and the Performance Racing Network and carries live broadcasts of NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races.[3][4]
On March 31, 2024, WCMS ceased operations.[5] Davis Media had planned to buy WCMS and other stations but the deal will not happen.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "WCMS-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "WCMS-FM Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- ^ "Radio Affiliates". MRN - Motor Racing Network. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "NASCAR Cup Series Affiliates". PRN. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ Beach 104 Makes Temporary Move to WZPR Radioinsight - May 3, 2024
- ^ Davis Media Walks Away from Jam Media Solutions Acquisition Radioinsight - May 30, 2024
External links[edit]
- WCMS Website
- ‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› WCMS in the FCC FM station database
- WCMS in Nielsen Audio's FM station database