World Classical Network
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| Type | classical music Radio network |
|---|---|
| Country |
 United States |
| Availability | Through 1 owned & operated station & 4 affiliates |
| Owner | CCB Media |
Launch date | February 1998 |
Official website | W.C.N. website |
The World Classical Network (WCN) is an internet-delivery classical radio broadcasting service owned by CCB Media in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The service has been in existence since February 1998, when it was owned and operated by Charles River Broadcasting. It filled a void left by the demise of the U. S. version of Classic FM, the classical music satellite service of SW Networks.
Stations
WCN programming is carried on Cape Cod Broadcasting's WFCC-FM, licensed to Chatham, Massachusetts. WFCC is the WCN flagship station. The service is also syndicated, with the following affiliates:
- WBQK 107.9 FM ("Bach FM") Williamsburg, Virginia[1]
- WBQX 106.9 FM ("W-Bach") Thomaston, Maine[2]
- WCRI-FM 95.9 FM ("Classical 95.9") Block Island, Rhode Island[3]
- WSCS 90.9 FM ("Classical 90.9") New London, New Hampshire[4]
Hosts
Current hosts on the World Classical Network include Don Spencer (afternoons) and Larry King (evenings). Longtime classical announcer Steve Murphy joined the WCN as morning host on September 16, 2008.
References
- ↑ http://wbach.net/home/
- ↑ http://wbqx.nh1media.com/
- ↑ http://www.classical959.com
- ↑ http://www.classicalwscs.org/