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WHMX

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owned and operated the two full-power radio stations, along with rebroadcasters and translators, around Northern Maine. On September 28, 2012, WHMX and WHCF, along with translators W274AF, W221BO, W227BE, W229AT, and W270BD, were sold. The Lighthouse Radio Network took over control. The deal was
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On September 3, 1987, the station changed its call sign to WGUY-FM, and on June 8, 1989, it became the current WHMX.
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and increased power. With its new strength, it began serving the larger, more lucrative Bangor
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In 1997, the station was bought by the Bangor Baptist Church. It was paired with 88.5
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Over time, the church decided it was best if a professional
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Contemporary Christian radio stations in the United States
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It was the 437:was WLKN-FM, standing for its 96:Lighthouse Radio Network, Inc. 1: 1159:by frequency & subchannel 1500:1975 establishments in Maine 779:Akins, Debra (May 4, 2005). 1444:Northern and Downeast Maine 372:Christian talk and teaching 293:Public license information 1516: 729:Broadcasting Yearbook 1977 177:Hot Mix (refers to former 1426: 885: 743:"WHMX Call Sign History" 465:format. They were also 422:the air on April 1, 1975 391:effective radiated power 374:station that plays some 243:142 meters (466 ft) 786:Billboard Radio Monitor 540:non-profit organization 471:ABC Information Network 249:Transmitter coordinates 838:'s FM station database 685:Radio-Locator.com/WHMX 664:"WHMX Facility Record" 509:Hot Adult Contemporary 424:; 49 years ago 345:Contemporary Christian 127:; 49 years ago 82:Contemporary Christian 880:and surrounding areas 445:of WLKN 1450 AM (now 358:, the station serves 271:45.34389°N 68.50667°W 186:Technical information 766:The M Street Journal 389:station. It has an 164:99.3 MHz (1975–1991) 547:Translator stations 414:WLKN-FM and WGUY-FM 276:45.34389; -68.50667 267: /  192:Licensing authority 148:WLKN-FM (1975–1987) 21: 1434:Augusta-Waterville 872:Radio stations in 704:CDBS Public Access 459:adult contemporary 319:www.solutionfm.com 160:Former frequencies 125:April 1, 1975 1467: 1466: 1150: 1149: 793:on March 13, 2012 622: 621: 507:station airing a 480:Move to 105.7 MHz 403:Burlington, Maine 324: 323: 141:Former call signs 1507: 1090: 866: 859: 852: 843: 807: 806: 800: 798: 789:. Archived from 776: 770: 769: 761: 755: 754: 751:, audio division 739: 733: 725: 719: 718: 716: 714: 701: 693: 687: 682: 676: 675: 672:, audio division 660: 654: 653: 638: 558: 505:commercial radio 433:. 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Index

Lincoln, Maine
Penobscot County
Downeast Maine
Frequency
MHz
Format
Contemporary Christian
Sister stations
WHCF
Call sign
Hot AC
FCC
Facility ID
Class
ERP
watts
HAAT
45°20′38″N 68°30′24″W / 45.34389°N 68.50667°W / 45.34389; -68.50667
Public file
LMS
www.solutionfm.com
MHz
non-commercial
FM
radio station
Contemporary Christian
format
Licensed
Lincoln, Maine
Penobscot County

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