WDWG
WDWG (98.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Country format. Licensed to Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States, it serves the Rocky Mount area. The station is currently owned by First Media Radio, LLC.
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| City | Rocky Mount, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Rocky Mount, North Carolina |
| Frequency | 98.5 MHz |
| Branding | 98.5 Big DAWG |
| Slogan | Today's Hottest Country |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | First Media Radio, LLC |
| Sister stations | WPWZ, WRMT, WSMY, WWDR |
| History | |
| Former call signs | WSAY (1989-2003) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 54861 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 25,000 watts |
| HAAT | 125 meters (410 ft) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 35°54′43″N 77°50′6″W |
| Links | |
| Website | bigdawg985.com |
WDWG is the only station to air all the games of the Carolina Mudcats minor league baseball team.[1]
History
The former owners of WFMA signed on WSAY "98.5 Down East Country" in 1990. From 1998 through 2004 it was classic country. First Media Radio, LLC changed WSAY to WDWG "The Big Dawg" and tripled the audience.[2]
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References
- "Carolina Mudcats, Play-By-Play Sports Join Forces". 2009-12-04. Retrieved 2010-05-05.
- Fred Marion, "Local radio stations switch, tweak formats," Rocky Mount Telegram, July 21, 2005, Marquee section.
External links
- WDWG website
- WDWG in the FCC's FM station database
- WDWG on Radio-Locator
- WDWG in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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