WBZG
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| Broadcast area | LaSalle / Princeton |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 100.9 MHz |
| Branding | 100.9 FM Rocks! |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WALS, WGLC, WIVQ, WSPL, WSTQ, WYYS | |
| History | |
First air date | March 15, 1970[1] |
Former call signs | WGSY (1969-1977)[2] WIVQ (1977-1984)[2][3] WLRZ (1984-2000)[3] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 69732 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 3,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
| Links | |
| Website | wbzg.net |
WBZG 100.9 FM is a radio station licensed to Peru, Illinois, covering, LaSalle, Peru, Princeton, and Vicinity. WBZG airs a classic rock format and is owned by Mendota Broadcasting, Inc.[4]
History
WGSY
The station began broadcasting on March 15, 1970, holding the call sign WGSY.[1][2] The station was originally owned by George W. Yazell, and had an ERP of 3,000 watts at a HAAT of 145 feet.[2] WGSY aired a variety format.[5][6] In 1977, the station was sold to Radio Illinois, Ltd. for $85,000.[2][7]
WIVQ
In 1977, the station's call sign was changed to WIVQ, and the station began airing a MOR format.[2][8] By 1980, the station had begun airing an adult rock format.[9] By 1983, the station had begun airing a beautiful music/easy listening format.[10] By 1984, the station was airing a MOR format.[11] In 1984, the station was sold to Starved Rock Radio Project for $155,000.[12][13]
WLRZ
In September 1984, the station's call sign was changed to WLRZ.[3] WLRZ would air an adult contemporary format.[14] By 1990, the station had begun airing a classic rock format.[15][16] In 1994, the station was sold to Valley Plus Broadcasting for $150,000.[17][18] In 1997, the station was sold to Mendota Broadcasting, Inc., along with 103.3 WAIV, for $700,000.[19][20]
WBZG
In July 2000, the station's call sign was changed to WBZG, and the station was branded "The Buzz".[3][21] However, in August 2000, 107.7 WBZM in Bloomington would begin broadcasting with "The Buzz" branding, airing a modern rock format.[22] Unbeknownst to WBZG, the owner of WBZM had trademarked "The Buzz" branding for the entire state of Illinois, and WBZG stopped calling itself "The Buzz" to avoid a lawsuit.[22] The station would later be branded "100.9 FM Rocks!".[23]
References
- ^ a b Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1982, Broadcasting/Cablecasting. 1982. p. C-75. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f History Cards for WBZG, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ a b c d Call Sign History, FCC.gov. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ FM Query Results: WBZG, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ 1973 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting. 1973. p. B-64. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1977, Broadcasting. 1977. p. C-66. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ "Ownership changes", Broadcasting. May 23, 1977. p. 68. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1978, Broadcasting. 1978. p. C-68. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1980, Broadcasting. 1980. p. C-71. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1983, Broadcasting/Cablecasting. 1983. p. B-77. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984, Broadcasting/Cablecasting. 1984. p. B-83. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ "Ownership changes", Broadcasting. July 9, 1984. p. 78. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ Public Notice Comment, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1986, Broadcasting/Cablecasting. 1986. p. B-90. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ The Broadcasting Yearbook 1990, Broadcasting & Cable. 1990. p. B-103. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
- ^ Rocheleau, Paul (1991). Radio on Wheels. Berkley Books. p. 102. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
- ^ "Late 1993 Transactions at a Glance", Radio & Records. January 14, 1994. p. 7. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ Public Notice Comment, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. April 11, 1997. p. 6. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ Consent to Assignment, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
- ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 17 No. 31. August 2, 2000. p. 2. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
- ^ a b Sadler, Roger L. (2005). Electronic Media Law. SAGE Publications. p. 329. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
- ^ "100.9 FM Rocks!". WYKT. Archived from the original on March 11, 2007. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
External links
- WBZG's website
- Facility details for Facility ID WBZG ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database