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WPGS
Broadcast areaSpace Coast area
Frequency840 kHz
BrandingLocal 840
Programming
FormatRock
Ownership
OwnerWpgs, Inc.
History
First air date
September 18, 1984 (as WNUY)
Former call signs
WNUY (1984-1986), WPGS (1986-2009)
WGRU (2009-2011)
Technical information
Facility ID73876
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
Transmitter coordinates
28°44′20.00″N 80°53′2.00″W / 28.7388889°N 80.8838889°W / 28.7388889; -80.8838889
Links
Website[1]

WPGS/840 A.M. is a radio station licensed to Mims, Florida, U.S.A. that broadcasts a rock format. The station serves all North Brevard County, Volusia County and East Orlando Florida. The station is currently owned by Wpgs, Inc.[1]

History

1980s

1984

The station went on the air as WNUY on September 18.

1986

On May 1 the station changed its call sign to WPGS.[2]

2000s

2009

In October, WPGS dropped the Talkstar radio network to become part of the smooth jazz Groove network.

References

  1. ^ "WGRU Facility Record". United States Federal Communicationركلطبكؤحرمبمبتيطبs Commission, audio division.
  2. ^ "WGRU Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.