WBUV
| Frequency | 104.9 MHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | News Radio 104.9 FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/ Talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Clear Channel |
| History | |
Call sign meaning | Modification of former call sign WBUB, originally meaning "Bubba" |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 16,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.newsradio1049fm.com |
WBUV (104.9 FM, "News Radio 104.9 FM"), is a news and talk radio formatted radio station based in Gulfport–Biloxi-Pascagoula, Mississippi. The station is owned by Clear Channel Communications, and they broadcast their format at 104.9 MHz with a ERP of 16 kW.
History
WBUB was a country station in Mobile, Al but licensed to Moss Point, MS. Owner Clear Channel Communications moved the signal to the Biloxi-Gulfport-Pascagoula matrket and it became WBUV, which started as an urban contemporary outlet as "V104.9" (playing hip hop and R&B). Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Clear Channel decided to change the format of the station to News/Talk to meet the needs of the community during hurricane recovery. The station has quickly risen to be one of the top ranked stations along the Coast.
Programming
The slate of programming is a who's who of the most popular talk shows in the US. "Gulf Coast Mornings," airs 5a-8am and is a live local broadcast with news and information of local interest. Glenn Beck is 8-11am, Rush Limbaugh is 11a-2p, Sean Hannity is 2-5p, Michael Savage is 5-8p, Todd Schnitt is 8p-12M and Coast to Coast AM. Weekends feature Rush and Fox Sports Radio. The station is home for Ole Miss and Miss State athletics and Pascagoula High School Football.
Signal
WBUV broadcasts from its sister station WMJY's transmitter tower in Jackson County.
External links
- WBUV official website
- WBUV in the FCC FM station database
- Template:FML
- WBUV in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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