WBCQ is a shortwave radio station operating at Monticello, Maine, USA. The station is co-owned with AM broadcast station WREM/710-Monticello, Maine. The station began operation in 1998 with just the WBCQ-1 transmitter on 7.415 MHz.
Since its inception, WBCQ has held a philosophy that the First Amendment guarantees free speech and, as a trustee of the public airwaves, runs the station based on this. Programs are usually paid for by varying groups of religious and political entities, but there are also programs playing various forms of music, novelty records, and self recorded material. The station also hosts numerous talk shows and is the home of many former pirate radio broadcasters.
Frequencies
- WBCQ-4: 5.105 MHz (60m band)
- WBCQ-1: 7.415 MHz (41m band)
- WBCQ-2: 9.330 MHz (16m band)
- WBCQ-3: 17.495 MHz (16m band)
Noteable Radio Programs
- "Marion's Attic", Saturday at 21:00 Eastern on WBCQ-1
- "The Pab Subgenis Project" Friday at 17:30 Eastern on WBCQ-1
- "The Goddess Irena 1 Music Show" Thursday at 19:00 Eastern on WBCQ-1
- Radio Newyork International Sunday at 20:00 Eastern on WBCQ-1
- "Allan Weiner Worldwide" Friday at 20:00 on WBCQ-1
Last updated: 05-26-2005 23:36:57