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.", BIG JIM'S BIG JAMZ, Dead Til Midnight, MG Kelly programs (Classic Hit List, Live From The 60s, & American Hit List).

Signing off and back on

WHEO fell Silent on August 31, 2014 due to low advertising revenue. On September 1, 2015, less than one day before the station's license expired, WHEO returned to the air. WHEO returned to the air with the help of financial support from "angel lenders in community".

Translator

In addition to the main station, WHEO is relayed by an FM translator to widen its broadcast area.

References

External links

WHEO Radio Online
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