WABG (AM)

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WABG
Broadcast area Mississippi Delta
Frequency 960 kHz
BrandingThe Awesome AM
Programming
Format Classic rock; Delta blues
Ownership
OwnerSPB LLC
History
First air date
February 1950;74 years ago (1950-02) [1]
Former call signs
WJGJ (2004–2005)
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 25238
Class B
Power
  • 1,000 watts day
  • 500 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
33°33′18″N90°12′20″W / 33.55500°N 90.20556°W / 33.55500; -90.20556
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website Official website

WABG (960 kHz) is an American AM radio station broadcasting a Delta blues and classic rock format. Licensed to serve the community of Greenwood, Mississippi, United States, the station is owned by SPB LLC. [3] [4]

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History

The station was assigned call sign WJGJ on December 29, 2004. On May 10, 2005, the station changed its call sign back to WABG. [5] Previously the station broadcast a talk radio format.

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References

  1. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010 (PDF). 2010. p. D-314. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  2. "Facility Technical Data for WABG". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. "WABG Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. "WABG Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  5. "WABG Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.