WBGR-FM

WBGR-FM (93.7 FM; "The Big FM") is a radio station broadcasting an oldies format. Licensed to Monroe, Wisconsin, United States, the station is owned by Big Radio.[2] Their studios are east of Monroe, at W4765 Radio Lane. The transmitter site is southwest of Monroe, on Franklin Road. Co-owned WEKZ broadcasts at 1260 AM and features a classic country format.

WBGR-FM
CityMonroe, Wisconsin
Broadcast areaMadison, Wisconsin
Frequency93.7 MHz
BrandingThe Big FM 93.7
Programming
FormatOldies
Ownership
OwnerBig Radio
Sister stationsWEKZ, WFPS, WFRL, WQLF
History
First air dateJune 1959 (1959-06)[1] (as WEKZ-FM)
Former call signsWEKZ-FM (1959–2016)
Technical information
Facility ID25132
ClassB
ERP36,000 watts
HAAT177 meters (581 ft)
Transmitter coordinates42°34′35.00″N 89°41′35.00″W
Links
Websitewww.bigradio.fm

History

Until December 2010, WEKZ-FM was known as "The Big Easy 93.7" for many years and had broadcast an adult contemporary format. Prior to adult contemporary, WEKZ-FM ran a Beautiful Music format as "EZ 93".

On January 14, 2013, it was announced in a joint press conference between Sly Sylvester and WEKZ-FM management that Sly would join the station after being laid off from WTDY.[3]

On October 9, 2014, a thief stole wire and components from the station's tower, however was arrested and charged with felony theft.[4]

The station changed its call sign to WBGR-FM on January 4, 2016.

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References
  1. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2009 (PDF). 2009. p. D-597. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
  2. "WBGR-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. "WEKZ-FM adds Sly Sylvester to line-up".
  4. "Monroe radio tower wire stolen, suspect arrested". Madison.com. October 17, 2014.


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