FM 99.5
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FM 99.5 is a broadcast radio frequency currently assigned to WZRR-FM, owned by Cumulus Media of Atlanta, Georgia. It holds a Class C0 license from the Federal Communications Commission and broadcasts at 100,000 watts from a tower off Spaulding Ishkooda Road near Grace's Gap in Red Mountain Park.
The following radio stations have used the 99.5 MHz band:
- WAFM-FM (1950-1960s), classical
- WVOK-FM (1977-1978)
- K-99 album rock (1977-1982)
- WRKK-FM (1978-1984)
- K-99 album rock (1977-1982)
- K-99 Country country (1982-1984)
- WQUS-FM (1984-1985)
- U.S. 99 country (1984-1985)
- WLTB-FM (1985-1988)
- Lite 99, soft adult contemporary (1985-December 25, 1988)
- WZRR-FM (December 25, 1988)
- Rock 99, classic rock (December 25, 1988-1995)
- Classic Rock 99.5, classic rock (1995-2002)
- 99.5 the Buzzard, classic rock (2002-2003)
- Rock 99.5, classic rock (2003-2010)
- Rock 99 (again), classic rock (2010-December 31, 2011)
- 99.5 The Vibe, Top 40, contemporary hits (January 1, 2012-August 2014)
- Nash Icon, traditional country (August 2014-May 2016)
- 99.5 The South, promotional gimmick (May 20-24, 2016)
- Talk 99.5, news/talk simulcast of WAPI-AM (May 24, 2016-)