WHTP (AM)

WHTP (1280 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Gardiner, Maine, United States. It serves the Lewiston-Auburn and Augusta metropolitan areas. The station is owned by MaineInvests LLC. It airs a rhythmic contemporary format, branded as Hot Radio Maine, simulcast with WHTP-FM (104.7) in Kennebunkport and WHZP (1400 AM) in Veazie.

WHTP
Simulcast of WHTP-FM, Kennebunkport
Broadcast areaLewiston-Auburn, Brunswick, Augusta, Maine
Frequency1280 kHz
BrandingHot Radio Maine
Programming
FormatRhythmic CHR
Ownership
OwnerMaineInvests LLC
WHTP-FM, WHZP
History
First air date
September 23, 1968 (as WABK)
Former call signs
  • WABK (1968–1987)
  • WQZN (1987–1988)
  • WABK (1988–1994)
  • WFAU (1994–2014)
  • WJYE (2014–2020)
Call sign meaning
derived from sister station WHTP-FM
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID68296
ClassB
Power
  • 5,000 watts day
  • 400 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
44°14′53″N 69°48′51″W
Translator(s)100.3 W262DP (Gardiner)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitehot1047maine.com

WHTP is powered in the daytime at 5,000 watts, using a non-directional antenna. At night, to avoid interfering with other stations on AM 1280, it reduces power to 400 watts. The transmitter is located off Northern Avenue in Farmingdale, near the Maine Turnpike. WHTP is also simulcast on an FM translator station, 100.3 W262DP in Gardiner.

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