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| Broadcast area | Janesville, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1490 kHz |
| Branding | Iron Country 101.9 and 1490 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic country |
| Affiliations | Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WBEL, WWHG | |
| History | |
First air date | September 26, 1948 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 24995 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts (unlimited) |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°29′45.00″N 89°1′3.00″W / 42.4958333°N 89.0175000°W |
| Translator(s) | See § Translator |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website |
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WGEZ (1490 AM; "Iron Country.") Is a radio station broadcasting a classic country music format. Licensed to Beloit, Wisconsin, United States, the station serves the Janesville area. The station is owned by Scott Thompson, through licensee Big Radio. [1] WGEZ,features programming from Westwood One, Its programming is simulcast on translator station W270CW (101.9 FM).
History
WGEZ began broadcasting September 26, 1948, on 1490 kHz with 100 watts of power (full-time). The station, a Mutual affiliate, was licensed to Beloit Broadcasting Company. [2] In 2008, the station was affiliated with The True Oldies Channel. [3] A purchase agreement, dated September 16, 2014, shows WGEZ being sold by Alliance Communications, Inc. to Big Radio, from Monroe, Wisconsin. Big Radio also owns WEKZ AM- FM, WFRL, WFPS, WQLF, WBEL, and WWHG. The sale to Big Radio, at a price of $150,000, was consummated on December 31, 2014. On August 3, 2016, WGEZ switched formata from oldies to classic country
Translator
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP ( W) | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W270CW | 101.9 FM | Beloit, Wisconsin | 146906 | 250 | D | 42°27′34″N 89°1′43″W / 42.45944°N 89.02861°W | LMS |
References
- ^ "WGEZ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "WGEZ Starts Operation As 100-w Mutual Outlet" (PDF). Broadcasting. October 4, 1948. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
- ^ "Radio Stations". Scott Shannon's True Oldies Channel. Archived from the original on July 28, 2008. Retrieved December 19, 2008.
External links
- Official website
- WGEZ in the FCC AM station database
- WGEZ in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- W270CW in the FCC FM station database
- W270CW at FCCdata.org
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