WBLD
Lakes FM (89.3 FM) is a high school radio station broadcasting a Top 40 format. Licensed to the West Bloomfield School District, Michigan, it first began broadcasting in 1974.
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| City | Orchard Lake, Michigan |
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| Broadcast area | West Bloomfield, Michigan |
| Frequency | 89.3 MHz |
| Branding | 89.3 WBLD Lakes FM |
| Slogan | The Lakes Area's Best Music; West Bloomfield's Hit Music; Old School, New School, from Your School |
| Programming | |
| Format | Top 40; High school station |
| Affiliations | West Bloomfield School District Television (WBTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | West Bloomfield School District |
| History | |
| First air date | May 28, 1974 |
| Call sign meaning | West Bloomfield High School |
| Technical information | |
| Class | D |
| Power | 45 watts |
| ERP | 15 watts |
| HAAT | 49 meters |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Available at Lakes FM and TuneIn |
| Website | Lakes FM |
In the fall of 2014, WBLD operations were moved from West Bloomfield High School to the Green Media Center on the Sheiko Elementary School site. In December 2014, WBLD was rebranded as "Lakes FM". Lakes FM now plays Top 40 Hits with a mix of older songs. This launched the "Old School, New School, From Your School" Slogan. In April, the FCC granted WBLD more power and to relocate the antenna from West Bloomfield High School to West Bloomfield Fire Tower #1, which is just north on Orchard Lake Road. In the Fall, Lakes FM broadcasts all WBHS varsity football and most basketball games.
Programming is provided by West Bloomfield High School students and professional staff at Civic Center TV
Sources
External links
- WBLD in the FCC's FM station database
- WBLD on Radio-Locator
- WBLD in Nielsen Audio's FM station database