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WHHD's second HD Radio channel carries a classic hip hop format, which is branded as "Hot 97.7" in reflection of its simulcast on FM translator W249EF (97.7). The format launched in January 2015 on WCHZ (1480 AM), W238AU (95.5 FM), and WCHZ-FM (93.1) as "Hot 95.5/93.1"; it remained on WCHZ-FM until January 2024, and moved from 95.5 to 97.7 by 2025. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Augusta-Aiken |
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| Radio Media Market | Augusta, GA |
| Radio Format | Classic Hip-hop |
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