WHFB (1060 kHz) is an AM radio station dually licensed to the Twin Cities of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, Michigan, broadcasting an urban oldies format. AM 1060 is a United States and Mexican clear-channel frequency; KYW and XECPAE-AM are the dominant stations on this frequency. It broadcasts from studios on Fairplain Avenue located in Fair Plain, Michigan, an unincorporated area south of Benton Harbor. The station's transmitter and broadcast tower are also at this location. WHFB is also heard on 102.5 FM, through a translator in Benton Harbor.
History
WHFB's former logo
WHFB began broadcasting September 22, 1947.[1][4] It ran 1,000 watts, during daytime hours only, and was owned by the Palladium Publishing Company.[5] Its power was increased to 5,000 watts in 1963, while continuing to run 1,000 watts during critical hours.[5] Its power during critical hours was increased to 2,500 watts in 1976.[5]
In 1985, the station was sold to WHFB Broadcast Associates Ltd. Partnership, along with sister station 99.9 WHFB-FM, for $1.5million.[6][7] Former sister station WHFB-FM is now separately owned and has since changed call letters to WQLQ and then WYTZ-FM.
