WGMD

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WGMD
Logo since 2022
Broadcast area
Frequency 92.7 MHz
Programming
Format Talk
Affiliations
Ownership
OwnerDataTech Digital, LLC
WUSX
History
First air date
September 21, 1975 (1975-09-21) (as WLRB)
Former call signs
WLRB (1975–1980)
Call sign meaning
Initials in the original partners' names
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 55906
Class A
ERP 2,600 watts
HAAT 132 meters (433 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 38°42′14.8″N75°11′59.3″W / 38.704111°N 75.199806°W / 38.704111; -75.199806
Repeater 98.5  WUSX (Seaford)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website thetalkofdelmarva.com

WGMD (92.7 FM) is a radio station licensed to serve Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Sussex County and the five other counties known as Delmarva. The station has been owned by the same family since 1980. In 2022, the company transitioned its ownership when the next generation purchased WGMD from its original owners. Resort Broadcasting Company, LLC, which operated WGMD from 1980 to 2022 is now DataTech Digital which includes WUSX in Seaford. Both air a news, talk, and sports radio format. [2] The station has been assigned these call letters by the Federal Communications Commission since March 30, 1980. [3]

Contents

On December 1, 2021, WGMD began simulcasting on WUSX (98.5 FM) in Seaford. [4]

The station's registered trademark is "The TALK Of Delmarva".

Format

WGMD, The Talk of Delmarva, can be heard on 92.7 or 98.5. Some shows and special events can be viewed at TheTalkofDelmarva.com or IndustryNewsOnline.com. The Talk of Delmarva features 11 hours of local programming featuring Mike Bradley, Jake Smith, MJ Powell, and Max Powers. Syndicated radio includes Dan Bongino, Rob Carson, Charlie Kirk, Mark Levin, Sean Hannity, BIll O'Reilly, Rita Crosby, and George Noory. Weekend programming includes local talk with Max Powers, the Rehoboth Foodie, The Pet Show, The Car Doctor, and The Dirt Doctor, among others. [5] WGMD is also an affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles Radio Networks and NASCAR on weekends.

Local and regional news

In 2018 and 2019 WGMD was recognized as Best News and Best Sports station downstate by the readers of Delaware Today magazine. [6]

Additionally, WGMD News placed in the 2020 national competition of the National Federation of Press Women.

As a radio affiliate of the Maryland News Network, WGMD broadcasts daily agricultural reports, daily morning and afternoon traffic reports and other features of local and regional interests.

National news

Local and regional news is supplemented by Fox News Radio.[ citation needed ]

Weather

Hourly Weather and Marine Weather services are provided by AccuWeather.[ citation needed ]

References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WGMD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ "Winter 2008 Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  3. ↑ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  4. ↑ US 98.5 Salisbury Flips To WGMD Simulcast Radioinsight - December 2, 2021
  5. ↑ WGMD’s program schedule.
  6. ↑ WGMD 92.7FM - Rehoboth Beach, DE
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