WQBG
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| Frequency | 100.5 MHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | Big Country Variety, B98.3 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Affiliations | MRN PRN Learfield Sports Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | |
| B98.3 (98.3FM) Y106.5 ESPN Radio Selinsgrove (FM) ESPN Radio Selinsgrove (AM) | |
| History | |
Former call signs | WLIZ (1988-1990) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 63837 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 1,200 watts |
| HAAT | 157.0 meters (515.1 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 40°37′24.00″N 76°49′54.00″W / 40.6233333°N 76.8316667°W |
| Links | |
| Website | B983.com |
100.5 WYGL-FM, better known as "Big Country Variety, B98.3" is a country music formatted radio station licensed to serve Elizabethville, Pennsylvania. The station is owned by MMP License LLC and is operated out of the Max Media of Pennsylvania studios in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.
B98.3
Studios
Main Studios
B98.3's main studio is located at 450 Route 204 Highway in Selinsgrove.
Sunbury Motors Studios
B98.3, along with it's sister stations, operates a public studio located inside the Susquehanna Valley Mall located in Hummels Wharf. You can the public station located directly across from the fountian located between Sears and The Bon Ton.
Request Line
You can request songs on B98.3 by calling "The Bee Lines" at 1-800-326-9488.
Contact B98.3
By Mail
B98.3's mailing address is P.O. Box 90, Selinsgrove, PA 17870.
By Phone
You can contact B98.3's offices by calling (570)374-8819.
By Fax
You can fax B98.3 at (570)347-7444.
In Person
You can visit the B98.3 offices at 450 Route 204 Highway in Selinsgrove.
B98.3 Staff
- General Manager: Carol Pierson
- Operations Manager: Mark Roberts/Tom Morgan
- Production Manager: Kyle Blessing
- News Director: Jeff Shaffer
- Music Director: Shelly Marx
On-Air Personalities
Mark Roberts
Mark is a local guy who grew up just outside of Freeburg, Pennsylvania. Attended Freeburg-Washington Elementary School, Mark is a 1998 graduate of Selinsgrove High School and attended Susquehanna University. He found a passion for music after spending countless hours making “mix tapes” for himself and friends on his first Stereo. Mark joined the Max Media of PA team as a part timer in 1999 and eventually was hired as Full Time News Director in 2000. After a brief stint in News and the Marketing Department, Mark discovered his real identity as a true radio personality, taking over the co-hosting duties of the B98.3 morning show. Mark also is the Program Director of B98.3's sister station ESPN Radio Selinsgrove. Mark resides in Selinsgrove with his wife Melissa, daughter Alyson, 2 cats and his dog Brittany. He enjoys sports especially Steelers Football and Atlanta Braves baseball, golfing and a frosty cold one.
Shelly Marx
Shelly started in radio at age 16, but I knew she wanted to work in radio ever since she was a little Shelly. She love listening to new music and going to country shows. Radio has given Shelly the chance to meet and chat with some amazing people, having interviewed everyone from Dwayne Johnson when he was known as WWE wrestler "the Rock" and Criss Angel, to The Band Perry, Trace Adkins and most recently Larry The Cable Guy. Her favorite place to visit is Nashville.
Todd Stewart
Todd has been on the air for close to THIRTY years now, in Berwick, Mifflinburg, Williamsport, Washington, DC, and for the last 7 years here at Max Media of PA.
Todd takes Central PA through the workday with plenty of Big Country Variety, plays your requests at noon on the Country Cafe, and even finds time to anchor the B Nascar Update at 5:20 weekdays during the ride home with RJ.
When he’s not working, Todd is taking care of the Back 40…Alright, Back 2. Mowing, mulching, all the fun stuff. Lotsa trees. Lotsa leaves. HATE LEAVES!
Music has always been a part of Todd’s life, both playing it on the radio and performing with a number of local bands. Todd’s wife, Robin McNett, who’s family has a long-standing tradition of performing country music, has started the Robin McNett Band, a five-piece country band playing at carnivals and fairs in throughout the area! Todd plays keyboards, acoustic guitar, and, God help us all, SINGS a few!!
Jeff Shaffer
You can hear Jeff's news & information updates weekday mornings with the B Breakfast Bunch!
He joined B98.3 following five years as a newspaper reporter covering news in upper Northumberland and Union counties. A lifelong resident of Central PA, Jeff graduated in 2001 from Line Mountain High School and earned his journalism degree from Lock Haven University in 2005. He resides in Northumberland with his wife, Beth, a teacher at Shamokin Area High School, and their cat, Sox.
Jeff exercises regularly, and hosts "Max Potential", a health and fitness program that airs on all 3 Max Media of PA radio stations- Hear it Sunday Mornings at 7am on B98.3. An avid sports fan, Jeff attends every Penn State football home game, and roots for the Phillies & Green Bay Packers.
On-Air Schedule
Monday Through Friday
12:00am - 06:00am: Big Country Variety
06:00am - 10:00am: The B Breakfast Bunch with Mark and Shelly
10:00am - 02:00pm: Todd Stewart
02:00pm - 06:00pm: Monica
06:00pm - 09:00pm: Kyle Alexander
09:00pm - 12:00am: Big Country Variety
Saturday
12:00am - 06:00am: Big Country Variety
06:00am - 10:00am: Mark Roberts
10:00am - 02:00pm: Shelly Marx
02:00pm - 06:00pm: Todd Stewart
06:00pm - 12:00am: Big Country Variety
Sunday
12:00am - 05:30am: Big Country Variety
05:30am - 06:30am: Power Source Country
06:30am - 07:00am: Voice Of Prophecy
07:00am - 07:30am: Max Potential
07:30am - 08:00am: NAC
08:00am - 10:00am: ZMAX Racing Country
10:00am - 12:00pm: NASCAR USA
12:00pm - 11:00pm: Big Country Variety
11:00pm - 12:00am: CMT Radio Insider
Additional Programming
Penn State Football
B98.3 is an affiliate of Penn State Sports Properties, A Property of Learfield Sports. B98.3 broadcast Penn State football, both at home and on the road, every Saturday during the College Football Season in place of regularly scheduled programming.
NASCAR
B98.3 is an affiliate of MRN and PRN. B98.3 broadcast every race (except the Brickyard 400) during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Season in place of regularly scheduled programming during race weekends along with NASCAR-oriented programming on Sundays throughout the year.
Max Media of Pennsylvania Sister Stations
These stations are operated by Max Media of Pennsylvania:
- B98.3 on 98.3FM
- B98.3 on 100.5FM
- Y106.5
- ESPN Radio Selinsgrove on 92.3FM
- ESPN Radio Selinsgrove on 1240AM
External links
- B98.3 official website
- WYGL in the FCC FM station database
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- WYGL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database