| City | West Point, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Country | US |
| Area | Virginia Peninsula Middle Peninsula |
| Branding | Cannon Country 107.9 |
| Airdate | July 1991[1] |
| Format | Country[2] |
| Erp | 4,000 watts |
| Haat | 100 meters (330 ft) |
| Class | A |
| Facility id | 73906 |
| Coordinates | 37°27′0.0″N 76°48′46.0″W |
| Callsign meaning | play on the name "Bach" (former classical format) |
| Former callsigns |
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| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Owner | Local Daily Media |
| Licensee | Davis Media, LLC |
| Sister stations | WTYD, WXTG-FM |
| Website | cannoncountry1079.com |
WBQK (107.9 MHz) is a commercial country station licensed to West Point, Virginia, and broadcasting to Virginia Peninsula and the Middle Peninsula.[2] It is owned by Local Daily Media, a subsidiary of Davis Media.[4] It is one of three country-format stations owned by Davis Media, alongside WNTB in North Carolina and WFRE in Maryland.
WBQK's studios are located in Williamsburg, Virginia, while its transmitter is located in the nearby Barhamsville. In addition to a standard analog transmission, WBQK streams via online webcast.
History
The station first went on the air in July 1991 under the call sign WPTG. In June of 2005, the station was acquired by Davis Media for $1.13M and briefly carried the call sign WTYD before switching to WBQK that December.[4] The station began carrying a classical music format in May 2006, branded as "BACH-FM".
On June 1, 2019, WBQK changed from classical music to a simulcast of "All News 102" WXTG-FM.[5] On June 5, 2020, WBQK flipped from that simulcast to a simulcast of adult album alternative-formatted WTYD, branded as "The Tide".[6]
On March 17, 2024, WBQK broke away from the simulcast and flipped to country music as Cannon Country, launching with a three-week "10,000 songs in a row" broadcast.[7] Since its debut, the station brand has welcomed current talents "Cash" Warren (formerly of WGH-FM)[8] and Gideon Dean (formerly of WONY).[9]
References
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 2010. ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-572. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ "WBQK Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
- ^ All News 102 Expands to WBQK Williamsburg VA Radioinsight - May 30, 2019
- ^ Virginia’s All News 102 Returns To WTYD Simulcast Radioinsight - June 5, 2020
- ^ Cannon Country Shot into Williamsburg
- ^ "Cash Warren Joins Cannon Country 107.9". RadioInsight. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ^ Ink, Radio (2024-08-01). "Gideon Dean Goes Pro At Williamsburg's Cannon Country 107.9". Radio Ink. Retrieved 2025-01-13.