WBGR-FM explained

WBGR-FM
City:Monroe, Wisconsin
Area:Green County
Branding:The Big FM 93.7
Frequency:93.7 MHz
Airdate:[1] (as WEKZ-FM)
Format:Classic Hits/Oldies
Erp:36,000 watts
Haat:177m (581feet)
Class:B
Facility Id:25132
Coordinates:42.5764°N -89.6931°W
Former Callsigns:WEKZ-FM (1959–2016)
Owner:Big Radio
Sister Stations:WEKZ, WFPS, WFRL, WQLF
Licensing Authority:FCC

WBGR-FM (93.7 FM; "The Big FM") is a radio station broadcasting a mix of classic hits and oldies formats. Licensed to Monroe, Wisconsin, United States, the station is owned by Big Radio.[2] Their studios are east of Monroe, at W4765 Radio Lane. The transmitter site is southwest of Monroe, on Franklin Road. Co-owned WEKZ broadcasts at 1260 AM and features a classic country format.

History

Until December 2010, WEKZ-FM was known as "The Big Easy 93.7" for many years and had broadcast an adult contemporary format. Prior to adult contemporary, WEKZ-FM ran a Beautiful Music format as "EZ 93".

On January 14, 2013, it was announced in a joint press conference between Sly Sylvester and WEKZ-FM management that Sly would join the station after being laid off from WTDY.[3]

On October 9, 2014, a thief stole wire and components from the station's tower, however, was arrested and charged with felony theft.[4]

The station changed its call sign to WBGR-FM on January 4, 2016.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2009. 2009. D-597. September 15, 2018.
  2. Web site: WBGR-FM Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .
  3. Web site: WEKZ-FM adds Sly Sylvester to line-up.
  4. Web site: Monroe radio tower wire stolen, suspect arrested . October 17, 2014 . Madison.com.