Broadcast area | Bellefontaine, Ohio |
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Frequency | 98.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | Mix 98.3 |
Programming | |
Format | Hot adult contemporary |
Subchannels | HD2: Classic rock "107.3 The Drive" |
Affiliations | Ohio State Sports Network |
Ownership | |
Owner | V-Teck Communications |
History | |
First air date | June 1, 1969 (as WOGM) |
Former call signs | WOGM (1969–1978) WTOO-FM (1978–1988) |
Call sign meaning | PeaK of Ohio |
Technical information [1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 69626 |
Class | A |
ERP | 1,750 watts |
HAAT | 131 meters (430 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 40°22′05″N83°44′02″W / 40.368°N 83.734°W |
Translator(s) | HD2: 107.3 W297BP (Bellefontaine) |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen live HD2: Listen live |
Website | www |
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