WWTB

WWTB
Broadcast areaTri-Cities
Frequency980 kHz
Branding105.3 The Beat
Programming
FormatRhythmic contemporary
AffiliationsMotor Racing Network
Ownership
OwnerBristol Broadcasting Company, Inc.
WAEZ, WEXX, WFHG-FM, WLNQ, WNPC, WXBQ-FM
History
First air date
January 1947 (1947-01)
Former call signs
  • WFHG (1947–1992)
  • WXBQ (1992–2001)
  • WFHG (2001–2017)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID6872
ClassB
Power
  • 5,000 watts (day)
  • 1,000 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
36°36′30.0″N 82°9′36.0″W / 36.608333°N 82.160000°W / 36.608333; -82.160000
Translators
Links
Public license information
Website105thebeat.com

WWTB is a Rhythmic contemporary formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Bristol, Virginia, serving the Tri-Cities. WWTB is owned and operated by Bristol Broadcasting Company.

On May 26, 2017, WFHG changed their format from talk to urban contemporary, branded as "105.3 The Beat", under new WWTB calls. Since then, the station has shifted to Rhythmic contemporary, adding rhythmic pop tracks while maintaining a Hip-Hop lean.