KBGE (FM)
KBGE (94.9 FM) is an American radio station licensed to Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States. The station is currently owned by Manny and Dawn Barbosa, through licensee Captain Barbosa Media, LLC.[1]
| City | Cannon Beach, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | North Oregon Coast |
| Frequency | 94.9 MHz |
| Branding | 94.9 The Bridge |
| Slogan | Music First, Always Local |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult Alternative |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Manny and Dawn Barbosa (Captain Barbosa Media, LLC) |
| History | |
| First air date | 1997 (as KCBZ at 96.5) |
| Former call signs | KCBZ (1995-2010) KQCB-FM (2010-2015) |
| Former frequencies | 96.5 MHz (1997-2006) |
| Call sign meaning | K BridGE |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 8540 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 7,000 watts horiz 1,200 watts vert |
| HAAT | 92 meters (302 ft) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 45°57′8″N 123°56′14″W |
| Repeater(s) | 94.9 KBGE-FM1 (Astoria) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 949thebridge.com |
History
On September 17, 2002, the station was sold to Entercom Portland License. On July 12, 2004, the station was sold to Alc Communications and on January 6, 2005, the station was sold to Calcomm Stations Oregon.[2][3]
On November 5, 2010, KCBZ changed their call letters to KQCB-FM.[2][3]
Calcom Stations Oregon sold KQCB-FM to Mark and Mickie Evans' SpinLogic Enterprises, Inc. for $170,000; the sale closed on January 15, 2015.[2][3]
On February 2, 2015, KQCB-FM rebranded as "94.9 The Bridge" and changed their call letters to KBGE.[2][3]
Effective May 7, 2019, SpinLogic Enterprises sold KBGE to Captain Barbosa Media, LLC for $140,000. Captain Barbosa Media had been operating the station under a time brokerage agreement as part of the transaction since February 1, 2019.
References
- "KBGE Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
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"KBGE(FM) 94.9 MHz Cannon Beach, Oregon". www.fccinfo.com. Manassas, Virginia: Cavell Mertz & Associates, Inc. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
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"Application Search Details: KBGE(FM) Cannon Beach, Oregon". licensing.fcc.gov. FCC. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
External links
- KBGE in the FCC's FM station database
- KBGE on Radio-Locator
- KBGE in Nielsen Audio's FM station database