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WDBN
Broadcast areaDublin, Georgia
Frequency107.9 MHz
Branding107.9 Jamz
Programming
FormatUrban Contemporary
Ownership
OwnerDowdy Partners
WQZY-FM, WQIL-FM, WMCG-FM, WMLT-AM
History
First air date
August 19, 1985 (as WIML at 107.5)
Former call signs
WIML (1985-1991)
Former frequencies
107.5 MHz (1985-2008)
Technical information
Facility ID15025
ClassC3
ERP25,000 watts
HAAT100 meters
Transmitter coordinates
32°37′5.00″N 82°46′5.00″W / 32.6180556°N 82.7680556°W / 32.6180556; -82.7680556
Links
Websitehttp://jamz1079.com/

WDBN (107.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a urban contemporary format. Licensed to Wrightsville, Georgia, USA, it serves the Dublin, Georgia area. The station is currently owned by Dowdy Partners.[1]

History

The station went on the air as WIML at 107.5 MHz on August 19, 1985. On October 20, 1991 the station changed its call sign to the current WDBN.[2] On December 8, 2008 the station changed frequencies to 107.9 and increased its power to 25,000 watts.

On May 6, 2013 WDBN changed their format to urban, branded as "107.9 Jamz", while "The Buzz" classic rock format moved to WMLT AM 1330 and translator W245BT 96.9 FM in Dublin, Georgia.[3]

References

  1. ^ "WDBN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ^ "WDBN Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/81942/dublin-ga-format-swap/