WCON-FM

Infobox Radio station
name = WCON-FM


city = Cornelia, Georgia
area =
branding =
slogan = "Continuous Country"
airdate =
frequency = 99.3 MHz
format = Country music
power =
erp = 19,000 watts
haat = 246.0 meters
class = C2
facility_id = 25814
coordinates = coord|34|31|24.00|N| 83|40|46.00|W|region:US_type:city
callsign_meaning =
former_callsigns = WCON (1978-1979)
owner = Habersham Broadcasting Co.
licensee =
sister_stations =
webcast =
website = [http://www.wconfm.com wconfm.com]
affiliations = ABC Radio, Atlanta Braves, University of Georgia

WCON-FM (99.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Country music format. Licensed to Cornelia, Georgia, USA. The station is currently owned by Habersham Broadcasting Co. and features programing from ABC Radio . [ cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WCON-FM |title=WCON-FM Facility Record |work=United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division ] WCON-FM is also the home for broadcasts of the Atlanta Braves. WCON also carries University of Georgia Football.

History

WCON-FM went on the air in 1965 as a Class A station and was upgraded to a C-2 with 50,000 Watts of power in 1989. Coverage extends all over North Georgia, reaching into metro Atlanta, Greenville, South Carolina, and equal distances in other directions. WCON was named the Class A Station of the Year in 1999.

WCON-FM operates in stereo with 50,000 Watts on 99.3 megacycles. Our transmitter and 803-foot tower are located in White County about a mile from the Hall County line. Our new, modern studios and offices are at 540 North Main Street in downtown Cornelia.

WCON-AM operates with 1,000 Watts of power at 1450 kilocycles. Our transmitter and tower are located at 1 Burrell Street in Cornelia, and studios are at 540 North Main Street.

WCON-FM & AM are on the air 24 hours a day.

References

2. www.wconfm.com

External links

*FMQ|WCON-FM
*FML|WCON-FM
*FMARB|WCON-FM