WBGW (AM)
| Broadcast area | Tri-State (SW Indiana, NW Kentucky, SE Illinois) |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1330 kHz |
| Branding | Thy Word Network |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian radio |
| Affiliations | Moody Broadcasting |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WBGW-FM 101.5 Ft. Branch-Evansville, IN WBHW 88.7 Loogootee, IN WBJW 91.7 Albion, IL WBFW 94.5 Smith Mills, KY WBGW-FM Translator 106.5 Owensboro, KY WBGW-FM Translator 93.7 Tell City, IN | |
| History | |
Former call signs | WJPS (1948–1982) WKKR (1982–1983) WVHI (1983–2016) |
Call sign meaning | We Broadcast God's Word |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 24138 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts day 1,000 watts night |
| Translator(s) | 102.5 W273DY (Evansville) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.thyword.us |
WBGW (1330 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian radio format. Licensed to Evansville, Indiana, United States, the station serves the Evansville area. The station is currently owned by Music Ministries Inc. and features programming from Moody Broadcasting.[2]
History
The station went on the air as WJPS on 1948-10-30. The station changed its call sign to WKKR on 1982-04-01. On 1983-04-21, the station changed its call sign to WVHI. On November 23, 2016, it changed its call sign to the current WBGW.[3]
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBGW". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "WBGW Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "WBGW Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
- FCC History Cards for WBGW
- Facility details for Facility ID 24138 (WBGW) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WBGW in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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