WBGU (FM)

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WBGU
MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatCollege radio
Ownership
OwnerBowling Green State University
History
First air date
November 1951[1]
Former call signs
WRSM (Carrier current)
Former frequencies
600 kHz (Carrier current)
Call sign meaning
Bowling Green University[2]
Technical information
Facility ID6567
ClassA
ERP450 watts
HAAT54 meters (177 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°22′33″N 83°38′34″W / 41.37583°N 83.64278°W / 41.37583; -83.64278
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitewbgu-fm.com

WBGU (88.1

radio station licensed to serve Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The station, established in 1951, is owned and operated by Bowling Green State University
.

WBGU broadcasts a

college radio format from the campus of Bowling Green State University.[3]
WBGU is a student-run radio station that focuses on independent, underground, and under-represented music.

History

WBGU's origins begin with a

MHz.[1]
In the six decades since it launched, the station has upgraded its signal strength, studio facilities, and equipment to meet the needs of the campus and the surrounding area.

WBGU is also the flagship home for Bowling Green hockey with play-by-play voice Ryan Vallon.

References

  1. ^ a b "Directory of Radio Stations in the U.S.". Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999. Washington, DC: R.R. Bowker. 1999. p. D-338.
  2. ^ Nelson, Bob. "Call Letter Origins". Radio History on the Web. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
  3. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
  4. ^ a b "Bee Gee News January 14, 1948". BG News (Student Newspaper). 14 January 1948. Retrieved 1 February 2021.

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