WLIR-FM
| City of license | Hampton Bays, New York |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Long Island |
| Branding | Champions Radio |
| Frequency | 107.1 MHz |
| Translator(s) | 96.9 W245BA, Manorville |
| First air date | 1980 (as WWHB) |
| Format | Sports |
| ERP | 4,100 watts |
| HAAT | 121 meters (397 ft) |
| Class | A |
| Facility ID | 61089 |
| Transmitter coordinates | 40°53′7.00″N 72°41′33.60″W / 40.8852778°N 72.6926667°W |
| Callsign meaning | W Long Island Radio |
| Former callsigns |
WWHB (1980-1997) WWVY (1997-1999) WWXY (1999-2003) WBON (2003-2004)[1] |
| Owner | Livingstone Broadcasting, Inc. |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | championsradio.com |
WLIR-FM (107.1 FM, "Champions Radio") is a Sports radio station and part of "The Champions Radio Network." Licensed to Hampton Bays, New York, WLIR-FM serves the Long Island area. Its transmitter is currently located near East Quogue, New York. The station simulcasts WEPN-FM ESPN Radio New York 98.7 from noon to midnight daily.
History
Early 1980s-2002
107.1 FM began as WWHB ("HB-107") in the early 1980s, with an adult contemporary format. In 1984, Eddie Simon along with his brother, Paul Simon, purchased the station.[2][3] Its format then shifted to Top 40. In 1991, it began simulcasting rock station WNEW-FM (102.7, "Where Rock Lives") from New York City. In 1997, after being purchased by Big City Radio, it became part of the "New Country Y-107" quadcast, playing country music. At this point, the call sign changed to WWVY, then to WWXY (when 107.1 FM in Briarcliff Manor, New York changed from WWXY to WYNY). In 2002, it became part of the "Rumba 107" quadcast, broadcasting Spanish programming, but the owners would go bankrupt the following year.
2003-2013
The entire quadcast was sold to Nassau Broadcasting, who broke up the quadcast and sold the individual stations. Jarad Broadcasting picked up WWXY in April 2003.[4] 107.1 FM initially simulcasted WLIR (92.7 FM) from Garden City, New York, but in January 2004, 92.7 FM was purchased by Univision and flipped to Spanish language "Latino Mix" WZAA, simulcasting WCAA.[5] 107.1 FM then became a fully transplanted WLIR, taking on a modern rock format and the WLIR-FM call sign, turning into "THE BOX."[5] This format lasted until September 2005, when a smooth jazz/chill music format called "NeoBreeze" was adopted. This format was a failure, and the modern rock format returned in December 2005. In January 2008, the music ended and WLIR began simulcasting WEPN (ESPN Radio, then on 1050 AM, now on 98.7 FM) in a local marketing agreement.[6] WLIR was sold to Livingstone in 2011[7] and flipped to a Christian format branded as "Hope Radio."
2013-present
On August 5, 2013, Livingstone Broadcasting shifted the "Hope Radio" Christian format to WBLI-HD2 along with translators W235BB 94.9FM Hauppauge, NY, W243BF 96.5FM Shirley, NY, W268AN 101.5FM Plainview, NY and W283BA 104.5FM Selden, NY. WLIR-FM dropped the Christian format and became "Champions Radio" touted as Long Islands First & Only Sports Radio Station. WLIR-FM is broadcast on both 107.1FM and 96.9FM frequencies in Suffolk County, NY.[8]
Translator
| Call sign | Frequency MHz | City of license | ERP W | Height m (ft) | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W245BA | 96.9 | Manorville, NY | 10 | 143.8 m (472 ft) | D | 40°50′32″N 73°02′25″W / 40.84222°N 73.04028°W | FCC |
Former Translators
| Call sign | Frequency MHz | City of license | ERP W | Height m (ft) | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W235BB | 94.9 | Hauppauge, NY | 10 | 121 m (397 ft) | D | 40°48′55″N 73°10′44″W / 40.81528°N 73.17889°W | FCC |
| W243BF | 96.5 | Shirley, NY | 10 | 164.8 m (541 ft) | D | 40°51′18″N 72°46′11″W / 40.85500°N 72.76972°W | FCC |
| W268AN | 101.5 | Plainview, NY | 10 | 118.7 m (389 ft) | D | 40°47′48″N 73°27′44″W / 40.79667°N 73.46222°W | FCC |
| W283BA | 104.5 | Selden, NY | 10 | 147.8 m (485 ft) | D | 40°50′32″N 73°02′25″W / 40.84222°N 73.04028°W | FCC |
References
- ↑ "Call Sign History". CDBS Public Access Database. FCC Media Bureau. Retrieved April 14, 2013.
- ↑ "LOOKING BACK ON 1984: WHAT THEY'LL REMEMBER MOST". The New York Times. December 30, 1984. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
- ↑ "Long Island Guide". The New York Times. August 19, 1990. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
- ↑ Fybush, Scott (April 15, 2013). "Chaos at WEEI (From the NERW Archives, April 14, 2003)". NorthEast Radio Watch. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fybush, Scott (January 12, 2004). "WLIR Legend Ends at 92.7". NorthEast Radio Watch. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
- ↑ Fybush, Scott (January 21, 2008). "NY Talker's Award un-Grant-ed". NorthEast Radio Watch. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
- ↑ Seyler, Dave (February 28, 2011). "Jarad sells Hampton Bays FM". Radio Business Report. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
- ↑ Best, Neil (July 29, 2013). "ESPN Radio coming to East End". Newsday. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
External links
- Champions Radio official website
- Query the FCC's FM station database for WLIR
- Radio-Locator information on WLIR
- Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for WLIR
- Query the FCC's FM station database for W245BA
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