Broadcast area | Wausau-Stevens Point |
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Frequency | 101.9 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | WDEZ 101.9 |
Programming | |
Format | Country |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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WIFC, WOZZ, WRIG, WSAU, WSAU-FM | |
History | |
First air date | 1964 |
Former call signs | WRIG-FM |
Call sign meaning | "Duke's EZ after owner Duke Wright |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 70522 |
Class | C |
ERP | 100,000 watts |
HAAT | 329.0 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 44°55′14.00″N89°41′28.00″W / 44.9205556°N 89.6911111°W |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live! |
Website | wdez.com |
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