WHSN
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{{Infobox radio station
| name = WHSN
| logo = WHSN logo.png
| logo_size = 200px
| city = Bangor, Maine
| country = US
| area = Penobscot County, Maine
| branding =
| airdate = {{start date|1974}}
| frequency = 89.3 MHz
| format = Alternative rock
| power =
| erp = 3,000 watts
| haat = {{convert|25.8|m|ft|sp=us}}
| class = A
| facility_id = 28151
| licensing_authority = FCC
| coordinates = {{coord|44|49|46.3|N|68|47|37.1|W|region:US-ME_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| callsign_meaning = Husson University
| former_callsigns =
| owner = Husson University
| licensee =
| sister_stations =
| webcast = {{listenlive|http://streamdb3web.securenetsystems.net/v5/WHSN}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.whsn-fm.com}}
| affiliations =
}}
WHSN (89.3 MHz) is a non-commercial FM radio station broadcasting an alternative rock format. Licensed to Bangor, Maine, the station is owned by Husson University.{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WHSN |title=WHSN Facility Record |work=United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division }} The station is run by the students of the New England School of Communications, which is located on the campus of Husson University. With its 3,000 watt signal, WHSN is heard around Bangor, Brewer, Old Town and Orono, including on the campus of the University of Maine.[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WHSN&service=FM Radio-Locator.com/WHSN]
History
WHSN signed on the air in 1974.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1977/C%20Section%20Radio%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201977%20P-6.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1977 page C-92] The station was run by Husson University from its start until the mid-1980s when NESCom moved from its Broadway campus to the Husson campus. At first, it was powered at 10 watts, audible only around the campus and surrounding neighborhood. It later improved its power to 140 watts. In 2006, the station upgraded its signal to its current 3,000 watts and moved its transmitter to behind the NESCom Building.
In July 2016 WHSN was named a finalist for a Marconi Award for Non-Commercial Station Of The Year.[http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/155933/2016-nab-marconi-radio-award-finalists-announced 2016 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced] All Access Music Group, July 26, 2016
References
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External links
- {{FM station data|28151|WHSN}}
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{{Modern Rock Radio Stations in Maine}}
Category:Modern rock radio stations in the United States
Category:Radio stations established in 1974
Category:1974 establishments in Maine
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