WIHC FM 97.9 Newberry/Sault Ste Marie 
Simulcast of WGFN-FM 98.1 Glen Arbor/Traverse City
Slogan/Positioner: Classic Rock The Bear
Format: Classic Rock
Web site: www.classicrockthebear.com
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Power/Height/Class: 50,000 watts / 492 feet / C2
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Call Sign History:
- WIHC: 10/1/1995
- WUPQ: assigned 12/8/1988
Call Sign Origin: Hot Country 97.9 (previous format)
On Air Date: approx 1988-89
Owner: Northern Star Broadcasting
Telephone: (906) 293-8522
Notes/History:
- 2/1/2002: Format switch from Country (Hot Country 97.9) to Classic Rock as part of The Bear simulcast (WGFM-FM 105.1 Cheboygan / WGFN-FM 98.1 Glen Arbor/Traverse City / WCKC-FM 107.1 Cadillac).
- 11/2001: FCC approves sale to Northern Star Broadcasting
- 9/2001: Announced that station has been sold by Marathon Media to Norhtern Star Broadcasting as part of 11 station, $7.95 million deal, pending FCC approval.
- 10/19/1998: License was voluntarily been transferred from Cambrian Broadcasting to Marathon Media of Michigan.
Transmitter location:
Chippewa County
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