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| Broadcast area | |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1400 kHz |
| Branding | The Lift 99.3 FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Top 40 (CHR) |
| Affiliations | Michigan Radio Network Detroit Pistons Detroit Lions Detroit Red Wings Detroit Tigers Finlandia Lions |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WHKB, WOLV | |
| History | |
First air date | 1929 (as WHDF) |
Former call signs | WHDF (1929-1979) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 65672 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts unlimited |
| Translator(s) | 99.3 W257CZ (Houghton) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 993thelift.com |
WCCY (1400 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a contemporary hit radio format. Licensed to Houghton, Michigan, it first began broadcasting in 1929. It is owned by Morgan Murphy Media.
The studios are at 313 E. Montezuma, Houghton. It shares this location with its sister stations, WOLV and WHKB.
History
On June 16, 2017, at 3 pm, WCCY changed their format from adult standards to CHR, branded as "99.3 The Lift".[1]
In September 2023, The Marks Group sold the Michigan broadcasting properties—WBKB-TV, WBKP, WBUP, and the Houghton and Iron River radio stations—for $13.375 million to Morgan Murphy Media.[2] The deal was closed on December 4.[3]
References
- ↑ WCCY Flips to CHR "99.3 The Lift" Radioinsight - June 16, 2017
- ↑ Venta, Lance (September 14, 2023). "Morgan Murphy Media Acquires Northern Michigan TV/Radio Combo". RadioInsight. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ↑ "Done Deal: Morgan Murphy Media Completes Purchase Of Marks Media Group Stations". Insideradio.com. December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
External links
- WCCY in the FCC AM station database
- WCCY in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- W257CZ in the FCC FM station database
- W257CZ at FCCdata.org
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