Classic Country 98.5 FM

Where the legends live on

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

Classic Country, Country, Traditional Country +1

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Frequency

98.5 FM / 1340 AM

📖 About

Classic Country 98.5 FM is a Charleston, South Carolina country music radio station operated by Kirkman Broadcasting. The station focuses on classic country music, featuring legendary country artists, timeless country songs, heartfelt ballads, and boot-stompin' anthems. Its programming is centered on the classic country sound of the 1980s and 1990s, with selected country favorites from the early 2000s. The station serves listeners in the Charleston and Lowcountry area through its 98.5 FM signal and online streaming service. Classic Country 98.5 is known for its focus on country music legends, traditional country sounds, music videos, country music news, song requests, and local radio programming. The station operates under the WQSC call sign and is part of Kirkman Broadcasting's group of Charleston-area radio stations.

📋 Details

owner:Kirkman Broadcasting, Inc.

call sign:WQSC

brand name:Classic Country 98.5

am frequency:1340 kHz

fm frequency:98.5 MHz

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fm translator:W253BW at 98.5 MHz

broadcast area:Charleston Metropolitan Area and Lowcountry, South Carolina

broadcast type:FM, AM, Online Streaming

facility id am:34590

station format:Classic Country

station history:The WQSC call sign dates back to a station that first went on air in 1946 as WHAN. The call sign changed to WOKE in 1958 and later became WQSC. The station has carried several formats over its history, including news/talk, beach music and sports. In August 2020, WQSC adopted the classic country format associated with Classic Country 98.5.

target audience:Listeners who enjoy classic and traditional country music and country music legends

power historical:WQSC AM historically operated with 1,000 watts unlimited power; the 98.5 FM translator has operated under separate FCC authorization.

station features:Live online radio streaming,Classic country music,Country music videos,Country music news,Song requests,Radio programming,Local Charleston programming

website features:Listen Live,Podcasts,Advertising information,Country music content,Song requests,Country music news,Classic country music videos

music description:Country music legends, classic country hits, traditional country songs, heartfelt ballads and boot-stompin' anthems

programming focus:Classic country music from the 1980s and 1990s with selected country music from the early 2000s

historical am identity:WQSC was historically licensed as a 1340 AM commercial radio station in Charleston, with programming also carried on the 98.5 FM translator.

facility id fm translator:151544

official station description:Classic Country 98.5FM presents classic country music with the message 'Where the legends live on,' emphasizing timeless country songs, simpler times, real stories and pure country soul.