WMGA

WMGA is an adult contemporary formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Kenova, West Virginia, serving Huntington, West Virginia, Ironton, Ohio, and Ashland, Kentucky. WMGA is licensed to Fifth Avenue Broadcasting Company, Inc.

WMGA
CityKenova, West Virginia
Broadcast areaHuntington, West Virginia
Ironton, Ohio
Ashland, Kentucky
Frequency97.9 MHz
Branding97.9 The River
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerFifth Avenue Broadcasting Company, Inc. (dba Kindred Communications)
Sister stationsWXBW, WDGG, WRVC, WCMI, WCMI-FM
History
First air date2006
Call sign meaningW MAGic (previous format)
Technical information
Facility ID164110
ClassA
ERP3,500 watts
HAAT133 meters
Transmitter coordinates38°25′26.0″N 82°32′8.0″W
Links
WebcastWMGA Webstream
WebsiteWMGA Online

History

On July 26, 2012, WMGA changed their format from soft AC (as "Magic 97.9") to hot AC, branded as "Hits 97.9".[1] On May 6, 2017, WMGA changed their format to "80s and More! Hits 97.9" On February 26, 2018, WMGA changed their format from 1980s hits to adult contemporary, branded as "97.9 The River".[2]

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References
  1. Hits Hit Huntington Radioinsight - July 26, 2012
  2. WMGA Goes From 80s to AC Radioinsight - February 26, 2018


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