Summary
WBIM-FM (91.5 FM) is a non-commercial, educational radio station broadcasting 24/7 from the campus of Bridgewater State University. The station has a mostly alternative and indie rock format during regular automation, but the station does have many specialty shows which cater to such formats as R&B, Metal, Jazz, Hip Hop, sports, decade specific, and many other formats. Licensed to Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States. The station is currently owned by Bridgewater State University.[1]
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| Frequency | 91.5 MHz |
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| Branding | 91.5 WBIM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Campus radio, Alternative Rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Bridgewater State University |
| History | |
First air date | November 1, 1972 |
Former call signs | WBIM (1972-1979) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 6820 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 180 watts, Stereo, RBDS |
| HAAT | 22.0 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°59′15.00″N 70°58′21.00″W / 41.9875000°N 70.9725000°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | http://bridgew.edu/wbim |
History edit
The station went on the air as WBIM on November 1, 1972 as a non-commercial 10 watt Class D FM station. On April 2, 1982 at 3:00 PM, WBIM-FM increased its power to the current 180 watts (ERP, H/V). On July 7, 1982, WBIM-FM switched to Stereo at 7:00 PM with the playing of Queen's "Body Language" (no specific reason given, it was just what was on the turntable at the time). On June 6, 1979 the station changed its call sign to the current WBIM-FM.[2]
References edit
- ^ "WBIM-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "WBIM-FM Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links edit
- Official website
- WBIM in the FCC FM station database
- WBIM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database