WBZE

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WBZE
WBZE STAR98.9 logo.png
Broadcast area Tallahassee, Florida
Frequency 98.9 MHz
BrandingStar 98.9
Programming
Format Adult contemporary
Affiliations Premiere Networks
United Stations Radio Networks
Westwood One
Ownership
Owner
WGLF, WHBX, WWLD
History
First air date
July 15, 1962;61 years ago (July 15, 1962) (as WBGM)
Former call signs
WBGM (1962–1986)
WBGM-FM (1986–1994)
Call sign meaning
WBreeZE
Technical information
Facility ID 28164
Class C1
ERP 100,000 watts
HAAT 184 meters (604 ft)
Links
Webcast Listen live
Website mystar98.com

WBZE (98.9 FM, "Star 98.9") is an adult contemporary radio station in the Tallahassee, Florida, market owned by Cumulus Licensing, LLC. Its studios are located on the west side of Tallahassee and its transmitter is based due north of downtown along I-10. According to AllAccess.com, WBZE is the third-highest-rated station in the market, following only sister stations WHBX and WWLD.

History

The station signed on the air on July 15, 1962. The station has been an adult contemporary formatted station since 1983. Prior to its adult contemporary launch in 1983, the station previously had a Top 40 format.

30°29′31″N84°17′02″W / 30.492°N 84.284°W / 30.492; -84.284


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