WXHT (102.7 FM), better known as "Hot 102.7", is a

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broadcasting a

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format. Licensed to

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, United States, the station is currently owned by Black Crow Media and features programming from

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and

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History

The station went on the air as WOOP on April 1, 1989. On October 17, 1989, the station changed its

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to WIMV; and on July 14, 2000, to the current WXHT.

References

External links

Official Website
* XHT Radio stations established in 1989 Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States 1989 establishments in Florida {{Florida-radio-station-stub