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.
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| City | Monroe, Wisconsin |
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| Broadcast area | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Frequency | 93.7 MHz |
| Branding | The Big FM 93.7 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Oldies |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Big Radio |
| Sister stations | WEKZ, WFPS, WFRL, WQLF |
| History | |
| First air date | June 1959[1] (as WEKZ-FM) |
| Former call signs | WEKZ-FM (1959–2016) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 25132 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 36,000 watts |
| HAAT | 177 meters (581 ft) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 42°34′35.00″N 89°41′35.00″W |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
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.
References
- Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2009 (PDF). 2009. p. D-597. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
- "WBGR-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "WEKZ-FM adds Sly Sylvester to line-up".
- "Monroe radio tower wire stolen, suspect arrested". Madison.com. October 17, 2014.
External links
- Official website
- WBGR in the FCC's FM station database
- WBGR on Radio-Locator
- WBGR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database