WBRG
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| Broadcast area | Lynchburg metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1050 kHz |
| Branding | Super Talk 1050 WBRG |
| Programming | |
| Format | Talk radio[1] |
| Affiliations | Westwood One Salem Radio Network Performance Racing Network (PRN Radio) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WLVA | |
| History | |
First air date | September 7, 1956[2] |
Former call signs | WBRG (1956-Present)[3] |
Call sign meaning | W LynchBuRG |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 67704 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 3,800 watts days 90 watts nights |
Transmitter coordinates | 37°25′15.0″N 79°6′55.0″W / 37.420833°N 79.115278°W |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
WBRG (1050 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Lynchburg, Virginia.[1] It airs a talk radio format. It is owned and operated by Brent Epperson with the license held by Tri-County Broadcasting, Inc.[4] It is a sister station of another Lynchburg talk outlet, 580 and 94.1 WLVA.
By day, WBRG is powered at 3,800 watts non-directional. But 1050 AM is a Mexican clear channel frequency reserved for Class A XEG Monterrey. So WBRG must greatly reduce power to 90 watts at night to avoid interference. The transmitter is on Old Ragland Road at Wright Shop Road in Madison Heights, Virginia.[5] Programming is also heard on two FM translators at 104.5 MHz and 105.1 MHz in Lynchburg.[6][7]
Programming[edit]
Most shows heard on WBRG are syndicated. Weekday mornings begin with a Virginia-based morning show hosted by John Fredericks. He's followed by Chris Plante, Dana Loesch, Bill O'Reilly, Mike Gallagher, James Dobson and Brandon Tatum. On weekends, car races are heard from the Performance Racing Network.
History[edit]
The station signed on the air on September 7, 1956.[8] The station was originally a daytimer, powered at 1,000 watts and required to go off the air at sunset. It has always been owned by someone in the Epperson Family. The founder and first general manager was Harry A. Epperson, Sr.
Translators[edit]
In addition to the main station, WBRG is relayed by two FM translators to widen its broadcast area.[9][10]
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W283DA | 104.5 FM | Lynchburg, Virginia | 200921 | 50 watts | 0 m (0 ft) | D | LMS |
| W286CX | 105.1 FM | Lynchburg, Virginia | 145018 | 24 watts | 51 m (167 ft) | D | LMS |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-566. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ "WBRG Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/WBRG
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/W283DA
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/W286CX
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1958 page A-386, Broadcasting & Cable
- ^ "W245BG Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
- ^ "W283AZ Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
External links[edit]
- Super Talk WBRG Online
- WBRG in the FCC AM station database
- WBRG in Nielsen Audio's AM station database