WTGV-FM
WTGV-FM (97.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits/oldies format, serving Sandusky and the Thumb and Blue Water area of Michigan. WTGV is owned and operated by Sanilac Broadcasting.
| City | Sandusky, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | |
| Frequency | 97.7 MHz |
| Branding | 97.7 WTGV |
| Slogan | The Thumb's Greatest Hits |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits/Oldies |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Sanilac/GB Broadcasting |
| Sister stations | WMIC, WBGV |
| History | |
| First air date | August 17, 1971 (as WMIC-FM) |
| Former call signs | WMIC-FM (1971-8/13/79) |
| Call sign meaning | The Thumb's Great Voice |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 59027 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 3,000 watts |
| HAAT | 99 meters (325 ft) |
| Links | |
| Website | sanilacbroadcasting.com |
History
The station began broadcasting in 1971 under the WMIC-FM call sign, simulcasting WMIC-AM 1560 (now 660). WMIC-FM separated programming in 1977, switching to a beautiful music format, and adopted the WTGV ("Thumb's Great Voice") call sign two years later. The beautiful music format was updated to a MOR music mix over the years, and then to mainstream adult contemporary by 2000.
WTGV-FM was almost fully automated and voicetracked, except for simulcasts of news and information programming from its sister station WMIC (which are carried solely on WTGV after AM sign-off). The station also features a large amount of sports play-by-play, including the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions, and local high-school sports such as basketball and football.
On June 20, 2017 97.7 switched from automated AC to a satellite-fed Classic Hits/Oldies format branded as "97-7 WTGV." The format targets Hits of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. News, sports, and weather remains unchanged.
Previous Logo
Sources
External links
- WTGV in the FCC's FM station database
- WTGV on Radio-Locator
- WTGV in Nielsen Audio's FM station database