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WBGR-FM
Broadcast areaMadison, Wisconsin
Frequency93.7 MHz
BrandingBig Oldies 93.7
Programming
FormatOldies
Ownership
OwnerBig Radio
WEKZ, WFPS, WFRL, WQLF
History
First air date
1959 (as WEKZ-FM)
Former call signs
WEKZ-FM (1959-2016)
Technical information
Facility ID25132
ClassB
ERP36,000 watts
HAAT177 meters
Transmitter coordinates
42°34′35.00″N 89°41′35.00″W / 42.5763889°N 89.6930556°W / 42.5763889; -89.6930556
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewekz.com

WBGR-FM (93.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an Oldies format. Until December 2010, the then-WEKZ-FM was known as "The Big Easy 93.7" for many years and had broadcast an Adult Contemporary format. Prior to Adult Contemporary, WEKZ-FM ran a Beautiful Music format as "EZ 93". Licensed to Monroe, Wisconsin, USA, the station is currently owned by Big Radio. Co-owned WEKZ broadcasts at 1260 AM and features a Classic Country format.[1]

On January 14, 2013, it was announced in a joint press conference between Sly Sylvester and WEKZ-FM management that Sly would join the station after being laid off from WTDY.[2]

On October 9, 2014, a thief stole wire and components from the station's tower, however was arrested and charged with felony theft.[3]

The station changed its call sign to WBGR-FM on January 4, 2016.

References

  1. ^ "WBGR-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ^ "WEKZ-FM adds Sly Sylvester to line-up".
  3. ^ "Monroe radio tower wire stolen, suspect arrested". Madison.com. October 17, 2014.