WHHS
{{short description|Radio station at Haverford High School in Havertown, Pennsylvania}}
{{other uses}}
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{{Infobox radio station
| logo = WHHS.JPG
| name = WHHS
| city = Havertown, Pennsylvania
| area = Haverford Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
| airdate = December 6, 1949
| frequency = 99.9 MHz
| format = Variety
| erp = 9.5 watts
| haat = {{Convert|49|m|ft|sp=us}}
| class = D
| facility_id = 59344
| coordinates = {{coord|39|58|59.4|N|75|18|8.6|W|type:landmark_region:US-PA_source:FCC|name=WHHS|display=inline,title}}
| former_frequencies = 89.3 MHz (1948–1992)
107.9 MHz (1992–2005)
| callsign_meaning = W Haverford High School
| owner = Haverford High School
| website = {{URL|www.whhs.org}}
}}
File:HHS Aud.JPG circa mid-2000s.]]
WHHS (99.9 FM) is a non-commercial educational FM radio station licensed to the School District of Haverford Township in Havertown, Pennsylvania (a suburb of Philadelphia), and run by the students of Haverford High School. Studios are located within the school, and the transmitter is located on top of the building.
Typical show formats include rock, Top 40, classic rock, rap/hip-hop, sports talk, political talk, and sometimes more eclectic genres like classical or jazz. Occasionally, shows feature live performances from local or school-based bands. Students apply for a radio show (usually 90 minutes long), and a typical show has 2-4 hosts. On the basis of interviews and previous experience with the station, students are chosen to fill several positions, including general manager, technical director, programming director, promotions director, music director, and sports director. The radio station provides an introduction into the radio or communications industries for students interested in careers in these fields.
History
WHHS is the oldest high school-run radio station in the country.{{cite news |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |title=Haverford's studio students An FM pioneer turns 60 In 1949, WHHS was hailed as a dreamcome true. This week, it will be celebrated by alumni and others. |date=2009-11-29 |url=http://articles.philly.com/2009-11-29/news/25284222_1_fm-station-fm-dial-radio-station |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904105154/http://articles.philly.com/2009-11-29/news/25284222_1_fm-station-fm-dial-radio-station |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 4, 2014 |first=John |last=Timpane |access-date=2016-05-30}}{{Cite news |last=Schaefer |first=Mari A. |date=December 24, 2019 |title=Haverford has the oldest high school radio station in the country |work=Philadelphia Inquirer |url=https://www.inquirer.com/news/radio-low-band-haverford-high-school-alumni-david-goliath-20191224.html}} The station was originally assigned to 89.3 MHz{{cite web|url=https://cdbs.recnet.com/corres/?doc=70399 |title=History Cards for WHHS |website=fcc.gov |publisher=Federal Communications Commission |access-date=2019-04-12}} and was granted its first license on February 21, 1950.{{cite web|url=https://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WHHS |title=FM Query Results for WHHS |website=fcc.gov |publisher=Federal Communications Commission |access-date=2019-04-12}} In 1992, the FCC forced the station to change frequencies to 107.9 MHz.
In 2004, a new radio station licensed to Radio One to serve Pennsauken, New Jersey and the Philadelphia market (WRNB, now WPPZ-FM) signed on, requiring WHHS to change frequencies again. With Radio One's help, WHHS moved to 99.9 MHz in 2005.{{cite news |work=The Philadelphia Inquirer |title=Good guys win in this radio serial Haverford High's station will live on. |date=2005-08-16 |url=http://articles.philly.com/2005-08-16/news/25424234_1_radio-one-student-run-station-fcc |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904105235/http://articles.philly.com/2005-08-16/news/25424234_1_radio-one-student-run-station-fcc |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 4, 2014 |first=Jeff |last=Price |access-date=2016-05-30}}{{cite web |url=http://www.fybush.com/NERW/2005/050627/nerw.html#pa |title=Feds Raid Radio Free Brattleboro |first=Scott |last=Fybush |date=June 27, 2005 |website=fybush.com |access-date=2016-05-30}}
In 2006, the station began broadcasting live sporting events such as football and hockey.{{Cite web |date=2013-02-26 |title=Haverford High School’s WHHS now $10k richer |url=https://www.delconewsnetwork.com/article_0e6e620d-0c1c-5e55-b5b2-ba0d94386744.html |access-date=2022-08-03 |website=Delco Times |language=en-US}} The station has broadcast election day specials and interviews with such politicians and Congressman Curt Weldon and Congressman elect Joe Sestak.
References
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External links
{{Portal|Philadelphia|Pennsylvania|Radio}}
- {{Official website|http://www.whhs.org}}
- {{FCC-LMS-Facility|59344|WHHS}}
- {{FMARB|WHHS}}
{{Philly Radio}}
Category:High school radio stations in the United States
Category:Radio stations established in 1949