WBGW (AM)

Last updated
WBGW
Broadcast areaTri-State (SW Indiana, NW Kentucky, SE Illinois)
Frequency 1330 kHz
BrandingThy Word Network
Programming
Format Christian radio
AffiliationsMoody Broadcasting
Ownership
Owner
  • Music Ministries, Inc.
  • (Music Ministries, Inc.)
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WBGW-FM Translator 93.7 Tell City, IN
History
Former call signs
WJPS (1948–1982)
WKKR (1982–1983)
WVHI (1983–2016)
Call sign meaning
We Broadcast God's Word
Technical information
Facility ID 24138
Class B
Power 5,000 watts day
1,000 watts night
Translator(s) 102.5 W273DY (Evansville)
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website www.thyword.us

WBGW (1330 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian radio format. Licensed to Evansville, Indiana, United States, the station serves the Evansville area. The station is currently owned by Music Ministries Inc. and features programming from Moody Broadcasting. [1]

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History

The station went on the air as WJPS on 1948-10-30. The station changed its call sign to WKKR on 1982-04-01. On 1983-04-21, the station changed its call sign to WVHI. On November 23, 2016, it changed its call sign to the current WBGW. [2]

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References

  1. "WBGW Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "WBGW Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.

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