WGAM

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WGAM
Broadcast area Merrimack Valley
Frequency 1250 kHz
BrandingOldies Radio WGAM
Programming
Format Oldies
Ownership
OwnerAbsolute Broadcasting, LLC
History
First air date
October 2, 1946 [1]
Former call signs
WKBR (1946–2007)
Call sign meaning
"The Game" (former branding)
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 57088
Class D
Power
  • 670 watts day
  • 100 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
 43°0′38.3″N71°30′13.25″W / 43.010639°N 71.5036806°W / 43.010639; -71.5036806
Translator(s) 103.5 W278CJ (Manchester)
Links
Public license information
Website wgamfm.com
Simulcast
WGHM
Frequency 900 kHz
Ownership
OwnerAbsolute Broadcasting, LLC
History
First air date
March 23, 1992 [3]
Former call signs
  • WMVU (1992–2002)
  • WOTW (2002–2003)
  • WSNH (2003–2006)
  • WGAM (2006–2007)
Technical information [4]
Facility ID 41256
Class D
Power
  • 910 watts day
  • 60 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
 42°45′34.32″N71°28′35.24″W / 42.7595333°N 71.4764556°W / 42.7595333; -71.4764556 (WGHM)
Translator(s) 99.9 W253AF (Nashua)
Links
Public license information

WGAM (1250 AM) and WGHM (900 AM) are simulcasting radio stations in southern New Hampshire, United States, broadcasting an oldies format named "Oldies Radio WGAM". WGAM is licensed to serve Manchester, and WGHM is licensed to serve Nashua. The stations are locally owned by Absolute Broadcasting, LLC. [5] [6]

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History

WGAM

Initial "The Game" logo, used from March 2006 until October 2009. WGAM logo.png
Initial "The Game" logo, used from March 2006 until October 2009.

WGAM was previously known as WKBR, which had been a popular Top 40 music station [7] in earlier decades, then switched to carrying One on One Sports and a country music format then finally satellite delivered oldies. [8] On March 20, 2006, the station switched to sports radio with the slogan New Hampshire Sports Radio, WGAM, The Game. [9] Initially affiliated with Fox Sports Radio, the station switched to ESPN Radio in October 2009. [10]

On July 3, 2017, WGAM and WGHM changed their format from ESPN sports to oldies, branded as "Oldies Radio WGAM". [11]

WGHM

Logo from October 2009 (following the switch to ESPN Radio) until the rebrand to "ESPN New Hampshire" in 2012. WGAM1250.png
Logo from October 2009 (following the switch to ESPN Radio) until the rebrand to "ESPN New Hampshire" in 2012.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the station flipped formats several times, including oldies, both on their own and simulcasting WMEX from Farmington, New Hampshire. [12] In 2004 the station carried Nashua Pride baseball games. [13] Previous to the simulcast with WGAM, the station held the WGAM calls and carried ESPN Radio, however the network changed to Fox Sports Radio in 2006 and Absolute moved the WGAM calls to the more powerful 1250 frequency. Previous to the ESPN format, the station's call letters were WSNH. Other call signs held are WMVU and WOTW.

WGHM was originally the callsign of 1150 AM in Skowhegan, Maine (currently WSKW).

Shows

WGAM featured ESPN Radio programming such as Mike and Mike in the Morning , along with The Dan Patrick Show and some local programming; the station was also an affiliate for Boston Red Sox games, Boston Bruins games, Notre Dame Football games and Westwood One sports programming. Starting September 15, 2014, WGAM added former WEEI-FM host Glenn Ordway's SiriusXM show "Big Show Unfiltered" weekdays at 3 p.m. [14] After Ordway ended his show, the station returned to locally produced sports talk in the afternoons, early evenings and weekends. The station was known for devoting many hours per week covering local high school sports with play by play of individual games as well as a weekly compilation show featuring up to a dozen correspondents reporting live from high school games across the state. Several station alumni went on to prominent sports broadcasting careers including Mike Mutnansky, Rich Keefe and Christian Arcand on Boston's WEEI-FM.

In June 2012, WGAM and WGHM added three live, local sports talk programs to their weekday lineup. The Home Team With Matt Perrault remained in the afternoon 3–6 pm slot until March 2014.

Christian and King

Debuting in May 2012, "Christian And King" was hosted by Christian Arcand and long-time sportswriter for the Nashua Telegraph , Tom King. "Christian And King" aired weekdays from 12 to 3 pm.

The Big Show Unfiltered

On September 15, 2014, The Big Show Unfiltered debuted as the afternoon drive program on ESPN New Hampshire. The show, hosted by Glenn Ordway, served as Ordway's return to terrestrial radio since his departure from WEEI-FM. [14] The show was simulcast on SportsTalkBoston.com and SiriusXM, and featured a revolving cast of co-hosts and guests. "The Big Show Unfiltered" aired weekdays from 3 to 6 pm.

High School Insiders

Hosted by Nick Anastos.

Friday Night Lights

WGAM ran a weekly high school football wrap-around show every Friday from 6 to 11 pm during the season. Nick Anastos and Rich Flerra anchor in-studio while numerous correspondents from games all over the state called in with live scores and updates.

Granite State Golf Show debuted April 3, 2016. The show hosted by George Slyman aired Saturday mornings from 9–10. Covers PGA, Euro, LPGA, State, Regional and local golf topics. Special guests were often invited in-studio or on scheduled calls.

Sports Variety Society [15]

Debuted April 12, 2016, as an evening sports, pop culture and current events show. It ran every Thursday night from 7-8 during the Red Sox season. Hosted by Chris DeTurk and featured a rotating team of co-hosts including Doug & Jeff Starbird, Paul Alphen, and the Chris Emery Band. The show featured various comedic bits and took live phone calls.

Translators

Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class Transmitter coordinatesFCC infoNotes
W278CJ103.5 FM Manchester, New Hampshire 138757250D 43°0′38″N71°30′13″W / 43.01056°N 71.50361°W / 43.01056; -71.50361 (W278CJ) LMS Relays WGAM
W253AF99.9 FM Nashua, New Hampshire 83187250D 42°45′34.3″N71°28′35.2″W / 42.759528°N 71.476444°W / 42.759528; -71.476444 (W253AF) LMS Relays WGHM

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