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WFHN

Coordinates: 41°38′24″N 70°55′01″W / 41.640°N 70.917°W / 41.640; -70.917
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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

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]

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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41°38′24″N 70°55′01″W / 41.640°N 70.917°W / 41.640; -70.917