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I was wondering if anyone knew what the format of WPHX-AM was before FNX Broadcasting bought it and flipped it to sports talk. All I know about the old 1220 was the calls WSME. Any information will be great. Thanks.
 
Thank you that's helpful. What about WPHX-FM I know before the FNX simulcast they were Mount Rialto Radio. I want to know what they were like before that.
 
Prior to the WFNX purchase, WCDQ 92.1 was running a modern rock format ("Mount Rialto Radio"), and WSME 1220 was running satellite-delivered talk programming. Following the purchase, I believe 1220 was simulcasting 92.1 for a while, then returned to talk, then returned to the simulcast, then went all-sports.

Prior to WCDQ, I believe 92.1 was running full-service as WSME-FM, with 1220 simulcasting it, but unfortunately I don't know the details.
 
encarta95 said:
Prior to the WFNX purchase, WCDQ 92.1 was running a modern rock format ("Mount Rialto Radio"), and WSME 1220 was running satellite-delivered talk programming. Following the purchase, I believe 1220 was simulcasting 92.1 for a while, then returned to talk, then returned to the simulcast, then went all-sports.

Prior to WCDQ, I believe 92.1 was running full-service as WSME-FM, with 1220 simulcasting it, but unfortunately I don't know the details.
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That's okay that's more information than I can find on google.
 
The history of 92.1 -- Before the current simulcast of WFNX (WPHX) was (WCDQ - 1986-1999 Owned by Celtic Broadcasting a.k.a. Don Crown - the deep voice guy you heard saying "92...WCDQ in Sanford" at the top of the hour) doing a classic rock based format encompassing deep album cuts with blues artists B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy etc. along with mainstream artist such as The Doors, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead to simply great/forgotten rock tunes no one else would play anymore. WCDQ was loyal to the local music scene supporting local artists/groups with a show called "Local Cords". Mount Rialto Radio was all about what LOCAL broadcasting should be. For the lack of a better term: Free-form radio. Jerry Emmitt of York Broadcasting based out of Virginia owned this station before that from 1983 to 1986 at which time the call letters were WEBI. The positioner was: The Voice of York County. A locally based adult contempoary format that carried Mutual News on the hour. Prior to that they were a rock format under the call letters WSME. I forget the name of the company owning them but I am sure someone can help fill in the missing pieces.

The WSME AM 1220 side -- had been simulcasting it's FM counterpart before carrying talk programming via "The People's Network" via satellite which began during the Celtic Broadcasting ownership. Currently as WPHX-AM 1220 they are carrying Sports Talk. Not sure of the network but understand the signal has been much improved!


wpxt said:
encarta95 said:
Prior to the WFNX purchase, WCDQ 92.1 was running a modern rock format ("Mount Rialto Radio"), and WSME 1220 was running satellite-delivered talk programming. Following the purchase, I believe 1220 was simulcasting 92.1 for a while, then returned to talk, then returned to the simulcast, then went all-sports.

Prior to WCDQ, I believe 92.1 was running full-service as WSME-FM, with 1220 simulcasting it, but unfortunately I don't know the details.
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That's okay that's more information than I can find on google.
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Mediaace said:
WPHX was WCDQ 1986-1999 Owned by Celtic Broadcasting a.k.a. Don Crown doing a classic rock based format encompassing deep album cuts with blues artists B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy etc. along with mainstream artist such as The Doors, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead to simply great/forgotten rock tunes no one else would play anymore. Jerry Emmitt of York Broadcasting based out of Virginia owned this station before that from 1983 to 1986 at which time the call letters were WEBI.The positioner was: The Voice of York County.A locally based adult contempoary format that carried Mutual News on the hour.Prior to that they were a rock format under the call letters WSME.

The WSME AM 1220 side had been simulcasting it's FM counterpart before carrying talk programming via "The People's Network" via satellite which began during the Celtic Broadcasting ownership.Currently as WPHX-AM 1220 they are carrying Sports Talk.Not sure of the network but understand the signal has been much improved!
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WPHX-AM is with the ESPN radio network. Anyways thank you so much this is really helpful. How do you know all this?
 
Anytime, WPXT -- Glad to help out! :) As for knowing...I grew up in Southern Maine and at 16 began working at various stations around New England. I had the great pleasure of working in the Elegante Ballroom on Mount Rialto for almost 2 years after leaving the now defunct WZPK 103/7 Peak-FM before heading to WHEB. One of the fun experiences at WCDQ/WSME was transitioning the studios to digital automation. I was one of several people helping to set it up and get it functioning. Going from a VCR running a tape on the 6 hour speed overnights to this was quite a change for this station. However, the best part of this radio gig was definitely the staff there. Everybody there from sales, programming, office to station management to the owner brought out the best in you from some different background. Think WKRP. They taught me radio can be laid back as well as fun. They were certainly correct!

wpxt said:
Mediaace said:
WPHX was WCDQ 1986-1999 Owned by Celtic Broadcasting a.k.a. Don Crown doing a classic rock based format encompassing deep album cuts with blues artists B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy etc. along with mainstream artist such as The Doors, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead to simply great/forgotten rock tunes no one else would play anymore. Jerry Emmitt of York Broadcasting based out of Virginia owned this station before that from 1983 to 1986 at which time the call letters were WEBI.The positioner was: The Voice of York County.A locally based adult contempoary format that carried Mutual News on the hour.Prior to that they were a rock format under the call letters WSME.

The WSME AM 1220 side had been simulcasting it's FM counterpart before carrying talk programming via "The People's Network" via satellite which began during the Celtic Broadcasting ownership.Currently as WPHX-AM 1220 they are carrying Sports Talk.Not sure of the network but understand the signal has been much improved!
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WPHX-AM is with the ESPN radio network. Anyways thank you so much this is really helpful. How do you know all this?
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Today I noticed that 1220 AM WPHX in Sanford was back on the air again, simulcasting WFNX in Boston. Anyone know when it came back on?
 
WPHX-AM was recently purchased by Carl Strube and Pete Falconi's Port Broadcasting. They should close soon and I expect them to run it as the 'Local' station again with their Legends format, but who knows. Good broadcasters..
 
Just wanted to add that WWSF-AM (formerly WPHX-AM) has a website now. 1220thelegends.com. The website mentions that this summer they will broadcast Sanford Mainers away games. It's nice to see a locally based radio station.
 
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