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{{for|the AM radio station in [[Evansville, Indiana]], United States|WGBF (AM)}} |
{{for|the AM radio station in [[Evansville, Indiana]], United States|WGBF (AM)}} |
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{{Infobox radio station |
{{Infobox radio station |
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| name = WGBF-FM |
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| logo = File:WGBF 103GBF logo.png |
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| city = [[Henderson, Kentucky]] |
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| area = [[Evansville, Indiana]] |
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| branding |
| branding = 103 GBF |
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| frequency = 103.1 [[MHz]] {{HD Radio}} |
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| airdate = December 1971 |
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| format = [[Mainstream rock]] |
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| erp = 3,200 [[watt]]s |
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| haat = 138 meters |
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| class = A |
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| facility_id = 659 |
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| erp = 3,200 [[watt]]s |
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| former_callsigns = WGBF-FM (1971–1979)<br>WHKC (1979–1986) |
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| haat = 138.0 meters |
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| affiliations = [[Compass Media Networks]]<br>[[United Stations Radio Networks]] |
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| class = A |
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| owner = [[Townsquare Media]] |
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| sister_stations = [[WDKS]], [[WGBF (AM)|WGBF]], [[WJLT]], [[WKDQ]] |
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| former_callsigns = WZZG, WHKC |
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| website = [https://www.103gbfrocks.com 103gbfrocks.com] |
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| affiliations = [[Premiere Radio Networks]], [[Westwood One (1976–2011)|Westwood One]] |
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'''WGBF-FM''' (103.1 [[ |
'''WGBF-FM''' (103.1 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting a [[mainstream rock]] [[radio format|format]]. Licensed to [[Henderson, Kentucky]], United States, the station serves the Evansville area. The station is currently owned by [[Townsquare Media]] and features programming from [[Compass Media Networks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WGBF-FM |title=WGBF-FM Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref> The station is also broadcast on [[HD radio]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?realid=420 |title=HD Radio Station Guide |work=HD Radio |publisher=iBiquity }}</ref> Monday through Saturday morning, WGBF airs the nationally syndicated [[The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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WGBF-FM first signed on in December 1971. |
WGBF-FM first signed on in December 1971. In 1979, the station's call letters were changed to WHKC, and it was referred to on-air as "KC103". By 1984, WHKC broadcast a contemporary hit radio format. |
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The station returned to the WGBF-FM call letters in 1986 |
The station returned to the WGBF-FM call letters in 1986 and switched to a rock format, which it still broadcasts today. |
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Under the ownership of the late Larry Aiken from 1987 to 1996, WGBF-FM was one of the first stations to broadcast the [[Bob & Tom Show]] outside of Indianapolis. |
Under the ownership of the late Larry Aiken from 1987 to 1996, WGBF-FM was one of the first stations to broadcast the [[Bob & Tom Show]] outside of Indianapolis. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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[[Category:Radio stations in Kentucky|GBF-FM]] |
[[Category:Radio stations in Kentucky|GBF-FM]] |
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[[Category:Mainstream rock radio stations in the United States]] |
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[[Category:Townsquare Media radio stations]] |
[[Category:Townsquare Media radio stations]] |
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[[Category:Henderson, Kentucky]] |
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[[Category:1971 establishments in Kentucky]] |
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[[Category:Radio stations established in 1971]] |
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Revision as of 18:05, 28 April 2024
Broadcast area | Evansville, Indiana |
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Frequency | 103.1 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | 103 GBF |
Programming | |
Format | Mainstream rock |
Affiliations | Compass Media Networks United Stations Radio Networks |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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WDKS, WGBF, WJLT, WKDQ | |
History | |
First air date | December 1971 |
Former call signs | WGBF-FM (1971–1979) WHKC (1979–1986) |
Call sign meaning | G. B. Finke Furniture Co.[1] |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 659 |
Class | A |
ERP | 3,200 watts |
HAAT | 138 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 37°46′54″N 87°37′24″W / 37.78167°N 87.62333°W |
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Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | 103gbfrocks.com |
WGBF-FM (103.1 MHz) is a radio station broadcasting a mainstream rock format. Licensed to Henderson, Kentucky, United States, the station serves the Evansville area. The station is currently owned by Townsquare Media and features programming from Compass Media Networks.[2] The station is also broadcast on HD radio.[3] Monday through Saturday morning, WGBF airs the nationally syndicated The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show.
History
WGBF-FM first signed on in December 1971. In 1979, the station's call letters were changed to WHKC, and it was referred to on-air as "KC103". By 1984, WHKC broadcast a contemporary hit radio format.
The station returned to the WGBF-FM call letters in 1986 and switched to a rock format, which it still broadcasts today.
Under the ownership of the late Larry Aiken from 1987 to 1996, WGBF-FM was one of the first stations to broadcast the Bob & Tom Show outside of Indianapolis.
References
- ^ "Call Letter Origins". Radio History on the Web.
- ^ "WGBF-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "HD Radio Station Guide". HD Radio. iBiquity.
External links
- WGBF in the FCC FM station database
- WGBF in Nielsen Audio's FM station database