WBGR-FM (93.7 MHz; "The Big FM") is a radio station broadcasting a mix of classic hits and oldies formats. Licensed to Monroe, Wisconsin, United States, the station is owned by Big Radio.[3] Their studios are east of Monroe, at W4765 Radio Lane. The transmitter site is southwest of Monroe, on Franklin Road. Co-owned WEKZ broadcasts at 1260 AM and features a classic country format.
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| Broadcast area | Green County |
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| Frequency | 93.7 MHz |
| Branding | The Big FM 93.7 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits; oldies |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Big Radio |
| WEKZ, WFPS, WFRL, WQLF | |
| History | |
First air date | June 1959[1] (as WEKZ-FM) |
Former call signs | WEKZ-FM (1959–2016) |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 25132 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 36,000 watts |
| HAAT | 177 meters (581 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°34′35.00″N 89°41′35.00″W / 42.5763889°N 89.6930556°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www |
History
editUntil December 2010, WEKZ-FM was known as "The Big Easy 93.7" for many years and had broadcast an adult contemporary format. Prior to adult contemporary, WEKZ-FM ran a beautiful music format as "EZ 93".
On January 14, 2013, it was announced in a joint press conference between Sly Sylvester and WEKZ-FM management that Sly would join the station after being laid off from WTDY.[4]
On October 9, 2014, a thief stole wire and components from the station's tower, however, was arrested and charged with felony theft.[5]
The station changed its call sign to WBGR-FM on January 4, 2016.
References
edit- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2009 (PDF). 2009. p. D-597. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBGR-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "WBGR-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "WEKZ-FM adds Sly Sylvester to line-up".
- ^ "Monroe radio tower wire stolen, suspect arrested". Madison.com. October 17, 2014.
External links
edit- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 25132 (WBGR) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WBGR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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