WORB

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WORB
City Farmington Hills, Michigan
Broadcast area2 mile radius of Oakland Community College
Frequency 90.3 (MHz)
BrandingWBWC 90.3 FM The Orb
Programming
Format Defunct (was Alternative)
Ownership
Owner Oakland Community College
History
First air date
1976
Last air date
September 22, 1999 [1]
Call sign meaning
Orchard Ridge Broadcasting
Technical information
Class D
Power 12 watts

WORB (90.3 FM) was a non-commercial, college radio station located on the campus of Oakland Community College in Farmington Hills, Michigan United States. WORB was a student-run radio station that featured alternative rock music as well as specialty shows. Staff, volunteers, and DJs for the station were made up of Oakland Community College students, and faculty. Cult shock rocker GG Allin was even interviewed on one show, which led to an investigation by the college and the FCC. [2] The station ceased broadcasting on September 22, 1999. [3]

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