WBGR-FM

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WBGR-FM
Broadcast area Green County
Frequency 93.7 MHz
BrandingThe Big FM 93.7
Programming
Format Classic hits; oldies
Ownership
OwnerBig Radio
History
First air date
June 1959 (1959-06) [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″N89°41′35.4″W / 42.57639°N 89.693167°W / 42.57639; -89.693167
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website www.bigradio.fm

WBGR-FM (93.7 MHz; "The Big FM") is a radio station broadcasting a mix of classic hits and oldies formats, as well as morning news/talk programs. Licensed to Monroe, Wisconsin, United States, the station is owned by Big Radio. [3] Its 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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History

Until December 2010, WEKZ-FM was known as "The Big Easy 93.7" for many years and 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

  1. ↑ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2009 (PDF). 2009. p. D-597. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WBGR-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ↑ "WBGR-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. ↑ "WEKZ-FM adds Sly Sylvester to line-up".
  5. ↑ "Monroe radio tower wire stolen, suspect arrested". Madison.com. October 17, 2014.


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