WFHN (107.1 FM), better known as Fun 107, is a contemporary hit radio station that serves the New Bedford-Fall River, Massachusetts, market along with (to a lesser extent) the Providence, Rhode Island, market. The station is licensed to Fairhaven, Massachusetts, and is owned by Townsquare Media.[5] The studio is located in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, shared with WBSM. The transmitter is located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, on Pope's Island on a tower shared with W243BG. The station was originally built by broadcast engineer Randy Place in 1988–1989.[citation needed]

WFHN
Broadcast area
Frequency107.1 MHz
BrandingFun 107
Programming
FormatContemporary hit radio
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
WBSM
History
First air date
March 1, 1989; 35 years ago (1989-03-01)[2]
Former call signs
WBSM-FM (1988–1989)[3]
Call sign meaning
Fairhaven
Technical information[4]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID10453
ClassA
ERP5,400 watts
HAAT105 meters (344 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitefun107.com

The call sign is drawn from the city of license, Fairhaven (FHN).[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Nielson Audio Ratings". radio-online.com. October 6, 2023.
  2. ^ 1990 Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook, p. B-149; retrieved from americanradiohistory.com May 31, 2018. [dead link]
  3. ^ "Callsign history for WFHN from the F.C.C., retrieved May 30, 2018".
  4. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WFHN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  5. ^ Venta, Lance (April 30, 2012). "Cumulus & Townsquare Swap 65 Stations". Radio Insight. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
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