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History

970 WATH first hit the airwaves in Athens, Ohio, on October 25, 1950. In late 2022, it switched FM translator frequencies from 97.1 FM to 97.3 FM. On October 30, 2023, WATH changed their format from classic hits to adult contemporary, branded as "Mix 97.3".

Notable alumni

*Fred Palmer - ( National Association of Broadcasters Broadcasting Hall of Fame) *

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Previous logo

(WATH's logo under previous 97.1 translator frequency)

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