WMGZ
WMGZ (97.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format. Licensed to Lexington, Georgia, United States. The station is currently owned by Southern Stone Broadcasting, Inc.[2]
| City | Lexington, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Lexington, Georgia |
| Frequency | 97.7 MHz |
| Branding | 97 Big FM |
| Slogan | The Lake Area's Greatest Hits |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Southern Stone Broadcasting, Inc. |
| Sister stations | WDDK |
| History | |
| First air date | 1988 (as WSKS) |
| Former call signs | WDJJ (1987-1987) WSKS (1987-1993)[1] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 41993 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 207 meters |
| Transmitter coordinates | 33°50′56.50″N 82°46′28.53″W |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.97bigfm.com/ |
In March 2010, Z97 abandoned the ABC Radio format in order to provide a local radio format. Z97 featured local DJs on the air weekdays, 6am until 10pm.
History
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The station was assigned the call letters WDJJ on 1987-04-14. On 1987-12-17, the station changed its call sign to WSKS then on 1993-07-22 to the current WMGZ.[1]
On July 5, 2016 WMGZ changed their format from hot adult contemporary to classic hits, branded as "97 Big FM".
On February 23, 2017 WMGZ began transmitting from their upgraded facilities in Lexington, Georgia.
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References
- "WMGZ Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "WMGZ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
- WMGZ in the FCC's FM station database
- WMGZ on Radio-Locator
- WMGZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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