WCON-FM

WCON-FM (99.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic country format. Licensed to Cornelia, Georgia, United States, the station is currently owned by Habersham Broadcasting Co.[1] WCON-FM also broadcasts games of the Habersham Central High School "Raiders".

For the AM radio station in Cornelia, Georgia, United States, see WCON (AM).
WCON
CityCornelia, Georgia
Frequency99.3 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingMy Country 99.3
SloganThe Music That Made Country Great
Programming
FormatClassic country
SubchannelsHD2: WVFJ-FM simulcast (Contemporary Christian)
AffiliationsGeorgia News Network, Atlanta Braves
Ownership
OwnerHabersham Broadcasting Co.
History
First air date
1965
Technical information
Facility ID25814
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT246 meters (807 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
34°31′24.4″N 83°40′45.6″W
Translator(s)HD2: 100.3 W262AL (Gainesville)
Links
Webcastradio.securenetsystems.net/v5/WCON%20Listen%20Live
Websitewww.mycountry993.com

Its tower is located in White County, and its studios are located at 540 North Main Street in Cornelia.

History
Former logo.

WCON-FM went on the air in 1965 as a Class A station and was upgraded to a C2 class radio station with 50,000 watts of power in 1989. On December 5, 2015, WCON increased its power to 100,000 watts.

In May 2019, the station flipped from a blend of country and southern gospel music to classic country as My Country 99.3.[2]

References
  1. "WCON-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "WCON-FM Relaunches As My Country 99.3". RadioInsight. 2019-05-15. Retrieved 2019-05-16.


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