On February 2, 2017, CBS agreed to merge CBS Radio with Entercom, at the time the fourth-largest radio broadcaster in the United States; the sale was conducted using a Reverse Morris Trust so that it would be tax-free. While CBS shareholders retain a 72% ownership stake in the combined company, Entercom was surviving entity, separating WJZ radio (both 105.7 FM and AM 1300) from WJZ-TV. [15] [16] The merger was approved on November 9, 2017, and was consummated on the 17th. [17] [18]

This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. FM Query Results for WQXA". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission . Retrieved January 15, 2022. FM Query Results for WJZ-FM". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission . Retrieved March 1, 2017. An online petition protesting the format change gathered tens of thousands of signatures in only a few days. Media attention was attracted by a public protest in downtown Washington, outside a skate shop where WHFS maintained a remote storefront studio in its last few months. [11] WHFS' main competitor, DC101, paid tribute to the station, airing many memories of WHFS from its DJs and listeners. Facility Technical Data for WJZ-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.Entercom Receives FCC Approval for Merger with CBS Radio". Entercom. November 9, 2017 . Retrieved November 17, 2017. Minimum distance separation between stations. 47 CFR § 73.207 (b)(1)" (PDF) . Retrieved January 15, 2022. On Thursday, November 1, 2007, Neci Crowder began broadcasting a midday program on HFS2. This marked the first time a live DJ had been heard on HFS2. Listeners tuning in to WROR 105.7 FM can expect to hear coverage of Boston's iconic sports teams, including the Boston Red Sox (MLB), the Boston Celtics (NBA), the New England Patriots (NFL), and the Boston Bruins (NHL).

Infinity Broadcasting responded by resurrecting the WHFS format on nights and weekends at 105.7, beginning at 7 p.m. on January 21, 2005, with former WHFS afternoon DJ Tim Virgin. The station rebranded itself as "The Legendary HFS, Live on 105.7"; Infinity Broadcasting moved the WHFS call letters to the station days later. 'HFS was pulled from the airwaves again on February 1, 2007, immediately before KMS on HFS premiered, yet retained the WHFS call letters traditionally associated with the music the station used to broadcast. Currently, HFS2 and Locals Only with Neci remain WHFS's only ties to its original format. Part of the Saga Radio Group, the station broadcast its programmes from its studios on the Hagley Road in Birmingham. Saga 105.7 FM was available locally on the FM frequency, as well as through DAB digital radio and online via a streaming service.

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FCC 335-FM Digital Notification [WJZ-FM]". fcc.gov. Federal Communications Commission. September 28, 2012 . Retrieved July 3, 2019. Find sources: "105.7 FM"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( August 2018) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)

WKTK (WJZ-FM) history cards" (PDF). CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission . Retrieved May 12, 2020. The station signed on the air on November 22, 1963. [5] The original call letters were WCBC, owned by Christian Broadcasting Company and it aired a Christian radio format.

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Despite no longer sharing common ownership with WJZ-TV, the deal grants the station the right to use the call letters in perpetuity. [19] Short-spaced signal [ edit ] While WROR 105.7 FM is primarily a music station, it does provide some sports coverage as well. The station occasionally features sports updates and highlights during its programming, with a particular focus on Boston's professional sports teams. Both stations were owned by Infinity Broadcasting (forerunner to CBS Radio). The morning show was a simulcast of former V103 and 92Q personality Frank Ski's wake up program, originating from WVEE, "V103" in Atlanta.

Thomas H. White. "Mystique of the Three-Letter Callsigns." United States Early Radio History, January 1, 2021. [1]Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 18, 2016 . Retrieved July 7, 2017. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ( link) On November 3, 2008, WHFS flipped to all-sports, branded as "105.7 The Fan". [12] Along with the format change came a new call sign: WJZ-FM. The station put Ed Norris and Rob Long in morning drive time with "The Norris & Long Show". Mark Viviano and Damon “Bulldog” Yoffe had a late morning program, and Bruce Cunningham and Mark Zinno hosted in early afternoons. Scott Garceau and Anita Marks were named to host "The Scott Garceau Show" in afternoon drive. On September 8, 2001, at 6 a.m., WQSR moved to WXYV's 102.7 FM frequency to broadcast on a better signal. After two days of simulcasting, at 3 p.m. on September 10, 105.7 FM became the new home for WXYV, and flipped to urban contemporary format, branded as "X105.7". (X105.7 marked WXYV's second stint as an urban station; the first incarnation was known as "V103", which flipped to CHR/Top-40 and became "102.7XYV" in 1997, and was then re-branded as "B102.7" in 1998, with the same CHR/Top-40 format.) The call letter swap between the two stations became official four days later. [9]