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| name = WPOC
| name = WPOC
| logo =
| logo =
| city = [[Baltimore|Baltimore, Maryland]]
| city = [[Baltimore, Maryland]]
| country = US
| area = [[Baltimore metropolitan area]]
| area = [[Baltimore metropolitan area]]
| branding = ''93.1 WPOC''
| branding = ''93.1 WPOC''
| frequency = 93.1 [[Megahertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| frequency = 93.1 [[MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| airdate = February 4, [[1960 in radio|1960]]
| airdate = {{Start date and age|1960|2|4|p=fy}}
| format = [[Country music|Country]]
| languages = [[American English|English]]
| subchannels = HD2: "24/7 Comedy Legends" [[Comedy radio]]
| format = [[Country music]]
| erp = 16,000 [[watt]]s (analog)<br>400 watts (digital)
| erp = {{ubl|16,000 watts (analog)|400 watts (digital)}}
| haat = 264 meters (886 ft)
| haat = {{convert|264|m|ft|sp=us}}
| class = B
| class = B
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| facility_id = 47747
| facility_id = 47747
| callsign_meaning = '''W P'''ride '''O'''f the '''C'''hesaspeake
| callsign_meaning = "Pride of the Chesaspeake"
| affiliations = [[Premiere Networks]]
| former_callsigns =
| owner = [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]]
| owner = [[iHeartMedia]]
| licensee = iHM Licenses, LLC
| licensee = iHM Licenses, LLC
| sister_stations = [[WCAO]], [[WQSR]], [[WZFT]]
| sister_stations = {{hlist|[[WCAO]]|[[WQSR]]|[[WZFT]]}}
| webcast = [https://www.iheart.com/live/931-wpoc-1073/ Listen Live]<br>HD2: [https://www.iheart.com/live/247-comedy-legends-7202/ Listen Live]
| webcast = [https://www.iheart.com/live/931-wpoc-1073/ Listen Live]
| website = [https://wpoc.iheart.com/ WPOC.iHeart.com]
| website = [https://wpoc.iheart.com/ wpoc.iheart.com]
}}
}}
'''WPOC''' (93.1 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[radio station]] in [[Baltimore|Baltimore, Maryland]]. It airs a [[country music]] [[radio format]] and is owned by [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]] The [[radio studio|studio]]s and offices are at [[The Rotunda (Baltimore)|The Rotunda]] Shopping Center, on West 40th Street, in Baltimore.
'''WPOC''' (93.1 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[radio station]] in [[Baltimore|Baltimore, Maryland]]. It airs a [[country music]] [[radio format]] and is owned by [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]] The [[radio studio|studio]]s and offices are at [[The Rotunda (Baltimore)|The Rotunda]] Shopping Center, on West 40th Street, in Baltimore.


The [[transmitter]], with an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 16,000 [[watt]]s, is off North Rolling Road in [[Catonsville, Maryland]].<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?sr=Y&s=C&call=Wpoc&nav= Radio-Locator.com/WPOC]</ref> It has a [[height above average terrain]] (HAAT) of 264 meters (886 feet), providing WPOC with a wide coverage area from [[Washington, D.C.]] to the Maryland-[[Pennsylvania]] state line, and from [[Annapolis]] to [[Frederick, Maryland|Frederick]]. It broadcasts using [[HD Radio]] technology. Its HD2 [[digital subchannel]] carries "24/7 Comedy Legends", a [[comedy]] format.
The [[transmitter]], with an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 16,000 [[watt]]s, is off North Rolling Road in [[Catonsville, Maryland]].<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?sr=Y&s=C&call=Wpoc&nav= Radio-Locator.com/WPOC]</ref> It has a [[height above average terrain]] (HAAT) of 264 meters (886 feet), providing WPOC with a wide coverage area from [[Washington, D.C.]] to the Maryland-[[Pennsylvania]] state line, and from [[Annapolis]] to [[Frederick, Maryland|Frederick]]. It broadcasts using [[HD Radio]] technology. Its HD2 [[digital subchannel]] formerly carried "24/7 Comedy Legends", a [[comedy]] format.


==History==
==History==
On February 4, 1960, the station [[sign-on|signed on]] as '''WFMM-FM'''.<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1961-62/section%20B%20All%20Radio%20%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201961-1962-9.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1961-62 page B-78]</ref> It was owned by the Commercial Radio Institute (which eventually evolved into [[Sinclair Broadcast Group]]) with studios on West Biddle Street. It was a rare stand-alone FM station, not associated with an AM station or a newspaper.
On February 4, 1960, the station [[sign-on|signed on]] as WFMM-FM.<ref name=Sept1962>{{cite magazine |title=The Facilities of AM/FM Radio {{!}} U. S. stations directory, including am/fm profiles {{!}} MARYLAND {{!}} Baltimore |date=September 1962 |magazine=[[Broadcasting (magazine)|Broadcasting]] |page=B-78 [PDF p. 266] |volume=30 |issue=1961–62 Yearbook Issue |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1961-62/1961-62-BC-YB.pdf |access-date=2024-03-31 |via=worldradiohistory.com |quote=WFMM-FM (Feb. 4, 1960)… 44 W. Biddle St. … Julian Sinclair Smith, pres & gen mgr}}</ref> It was owned by the Commercial Radio Institute (which eventually evolved into [[Sinclair Broadcast Group]]) with studios at 44 West Biddle Street.<ref name=Sept1962/> It was a rare stand-alone FM station, not associated with an AM station or a newspaper.


In 1974, the station was acquired by [[Nationwide Communications]], a division of [[Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company|Nationwide Insurance]].<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1975/C%201%201975%20Radio.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1975 page C-85]</ref> Nationwide decided to put a [[country music]] format on 93.1. The [[call sign]] was switched from WFMM-FM to '''WPOC''', standing for '''P'''ride '''O'''f the '''C'''hesapeake, because the station covers much of [[Chesapeake Bay]]. The station [[network affiliate|affiliated]] with the [[ABC News Radio|ABC Directions Network]] for national news.
In 1974, the station was acquired by [[Nationwide Communications]], a division of [[Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company|Nationwide Insurance]].<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1975/C%201%201975%20Radio.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1975 page C-85]</ref> Nationwide decided to put a [[country music]] format on 93.1. The [[call sign]] was switched from WFMM-FM to WPOC, standing for "Pride of the Chesaspeake", because the station covers much of [[Chesapeake Bay]]. The station [[network affiliate|affiliated]] with the [[ABC News Radio|ABC Directions Network]] for national news.


In 1999, the station was acquired by [[Clear Channel Communications]], which maintained the country music format.<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2000/D-Radio-All-BC-YB-2000-2.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2000 page D-205]</ref> Clear Channel later became iHeartMedia, the current owner.
In 1999, the station was acquired by [[Clear Channel Communications]], which maintained the country music format.<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2000/D-Radio-All-BC-YB-2000-2.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2000 page D-205]</ref> Clear Channel later became iHeartMedia, the current owner.


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==Airstaff and honors==
[[Image:WPOC station logo.jpg|thumb|former logo]]
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WPOC has been voted "Baltimore's Best Country Station" several times, along with other industry awards. The station is home to "The Laurie DeYoung Morning Show." Since 2008 she has been joined by newscaster and producer Jeff St. Pierre, and since 2023, Bethany Linderman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ink |first=Radio |date=2023-11-27 |title=Bethany Linderman Joins Mornings On iHeart Baltimore's WPOC |url=https://radioink.com/2023/11/27/bethany-linderman-joins-mornings-on-iheart-baltimores-wpoc/ |access-date=2024-01-06 |website=Radio Ink |language=en-US}}</ref> DeYoung was inducted into the Country Music DJ Hall of Fame in 2010.


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Midday is hosted by Bob Delmont, while Michael J. hosts the afternoon [[drive time]]. [[Premiere Networks]]' [[radio syndication|syndicated]] ''[[The Bobby Bones Show]]'' is carried in the evening and Granger Smith's syndicated show is heard overnight. Saturday evenings feature the "Country House Party".
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==Airstaff and Honors==
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WPOC has been voted "Baltimore's Best Country Station" several times, along with other industry awards. The station is home to "The Laurie DeYoung Morning Show." She is joined by Claire Scattergood, newscaster and producer Jeff St. Pierre, and traffic reporter Mark Williams. DeYoung was inducted into the Country Music DJ Hall of Fame in 2010.


WPOC-FM has one of the longest-tenured weekday lineups in the country. DeYoung, Delmont and Michael J. have hosted Morning Drive through Afternoon Drive since 2001.
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Midday is hosted by Bob Delmont, while Michael J. hosts the afternoon [[drive time]]. [[Premiere Networks]]' [[radio syndication|syndicated]] "[[The Bobby Bones Show]]" is carried in the evening and Cody Allen's syndicated show is heard overnight. Saturday evenings feature the "Country House Party."


==Past Personalities ==
==Past personalities ==


* Marty Bass
* Marty Bass
* Mark Williams
* Bill Rehkof (Later at [[KDKA (AM)|KDKA]] [[Pittsburgh]])
* Bill Rehkof (Later at [[KDKA (AM)|KDKA]] [[Pittsburgh]])
* Bill Vanko (Later at [[WBAL (AM)|WBAL]])
* Bill Vanko (Later at [[WBAL (AM)|WBAL]])
* Mary Street-early news director
* Mary Street-early news director
* Pat Nason
* Mike Fast
* Lee Dennis
* Gail Svenson
* Ted Patterson
* Fran Severn
* Jen Phoenix
* Jen Phoenix
* Justin Cole
* Justin Cole
* Diane Lyn
* Diane Lyn (Later at WLIF Today's 101.9 Baltimore)
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* Bob Raleigh
* Trish Hennessey
* Trish Hennessey
* Libby Cole
* Libby Cole
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* Danny Reese
* Danny Reese
* Brenda Bissett
* Brenda Bissett
* Greg Cole
* Jim Conway
* Ken Boesen-pd
* Scott Lindy-pd
* Doug Wilson-pd
* Bob Moody-pd
* Larry Clark-pd
* Larry Clark-pd
* Tony Girard
* Tony Girard
* Mark Joseph
* Mark Joseph
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* Bob Mathers


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://wpoc.iheart.com/ WPOC Official Website]
*[https://wpoc.iheart.com/ WPOC Official Website]
*{{FM station data|WPOC}}
*{{FM station data|47747|WPOC}}


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Latest revision as of 23:24, 5 September 2024

For the airport in Oecussi, East Timor assigned the ICAO code WPOC, see Oecussi Airport.
WPOC
Broadcast areaBaltimore metropolitan area
Frequency93.1 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding93.1 WPOC
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatCountry music
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
February 4, 1960 (64 years ago) (1960-02-04)
Call sign meaning
"Pride of the Chesaspeake"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID47747
ClassB
ERP
  • 16,000 watts (analog)
  • 400 watts (digital)
HAAT264 meters (866 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewpoc.iheart.com

WPOC (93.1 FM) is a commercial radio station in Baltimore, Maryland. It airs a country music radio format and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. The studios and offices are at The Rotunda Shopping Center, on West 40th Street, in Baltimore.

The transmitter, with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 16,000 watts, is off North Rolling Road in Catonsville, Maryland.[2] It has a height above average terrain (HAAT) of 264 meters (886 feet), providing WPOC with a wide coverage area from Washington, D.C. to the Maryland-Pennsylvania state line, and from Annapolis to Frederick. It broadcasts using HD Radio technology. Its HD2 digital subchannel formerly carried "24/7 Comedy Legends", a comedy format.

History

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On February 4, 1960, the station signed on as WFMM-FM.[3] It was owned by the Commercial Radio Institute (which eventually evolved into Sinclair Broadcast Group) with studios at 44 West Biddle Street.[3] It was a rare stand-alone FM station, not associated with an AM station or a newspaper.

In 1974, the station was acquired by Nationwide Communications, a division of Nationwide Insurance.[4] Nationwide decided to put a country music format on 93.1. The call sign was switched from WFMM-FM to WPOC, standing for "Pride of the Chesaspeake", because the station covers much of Chesapeake Bay. The station affiliated with the ABC Directions Network for national news.

In 1999, the station was acquired by Clear Channel Communications, which maintained the country music format.[5] Clear Channel later became iHeartMedia, the current owner.

Airstaff and honors

[edit]

WPOC has been voted "Baltimore's Best Country Station" several times, along with other industry awards. The station is home to "The Laurie DeYoung Morning Show." Since 2008 she has been joined by newscaster and producer Jeff St. Pierre, and since 2023, Bethany Linderman.[6] DeYoung was inducted into the Country Music DJ Hall of Fame in 2010.

Midday is hosted by Bob Delmont, while Michael J. hosts the afternoon drive time. Premiere Networks' syndicated The Bobby Bones Show is carried in the evening and Granger Smith's syndicated show is heard overnight. Saturday evenings feature the "Country House Party".

WPOC-FM has one of the longest-tenured weekday lineups in the country. DeYoung, Delmont and Michael J. have hosted Morning Drive through Afternoon Drive since 2001.

Past personalities

[edit]
  • Marty Bass
  • Mark Williams
  • Bill Rehkof (Later at KDKA Pittsburgh)
  • Bill Vanko (Later at WBAL)
  • Mary Street-early news director
  • Pat Nason
  • Mike Fast
  • Lee Dennis
  • Gail Svenson
  • Ted Patterson
  • Fran Severn
  • Jen Phoenix
  • Justin Cole
  • Diane Lyn (Later at WLIF Today's 101.9 Baltimore)
  • Trish Hennessey
  • Libby Cole
  • Jeff Michaels
  • Tom Conroy
  • Bob Raleigh (formerly WPGC)
  • Todd Grimsted
  • Scott Lawrence
  • Danny Reese
  • Brenda Bissett
  • Greg Cole
  • Jim Conway
  • Ken Boesen-pd
  • Scott Lindy-pd
  • Doug Wilson-pd
  • Bob Moody-pd
  • Larry Clark-pd
  • Tony Girard
  • Mark Joseph
  • Bob Mathers

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WPOC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WPOC
  3. ^ a b "The Facilities of AM/FM Radio | U. S. stations directory, including am/fm profiles | MARYLAND | Baltimore" (PDF). Broadcasting. Vol. 30, no. 1961–62 Yearbook Issue. September 1962. p. B-78 [PDF p. 266]. Retrieved 2024-03-31 – via worldradiohistory.com. WFMM-FM (Feb. 4, 1960)… 44 W. Biddle St. … Julian Sinclair Smith, pres & gen mgr
  4. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1975 page C-85
  5. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2000 page D-205
  6. ^ Ink, Radio (2023-11-27). "Bethany Linderman Joins Mornings On iHeart Baltimore's WPOC". Radio Ink. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
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