WGFB
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| Broadcast area | Rockford, Illinois |
| Frequency | 103.1 MHz |
| Branding | B103 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Hot adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
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| History | |
First air date | March 1963[1] |
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Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 73975 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 2,400 watts |
| HAAT | 160 meters (520 ft) |
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Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
WGFB (103.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format. Licensed to Rockton, Illinois, the station serves the Rockford area. WGFB is owned by Mid-West Family Broadcasting.
History
[edit | edit source]The station began broadcasting in March 1963, and held the call sign WBEL-FM.[1][2] It was a sister station to WBEL 1380, and simulcast its programming.[1] The station was originally licensed to South Beloit, Illinois.[1][2] In 1967, the station's call sign was changed to WRWC.[2] In 1971, the station's city of license was changed to Rockton, Illinois.[2] In the 1970s, the station aired a format consisting of beautiful music and big band music.[5][6] The station continued airing a beautiful music format into the 1980s.[7]
By 1984, the station's format had been changed to adult contemporary.[8] In the 1990s, the station aired a soft AC format, and was branded "Lite 103".[9][10][11] The station aired Delilah evenings.[12] In April 2000, the station's call sign was changed to WGFB, and the station's format was shifted to mainstream AC.[3][13] The station was branded "B 103", with the slogan "Today's Lite Rock".[13][14] The station continued to air Delilah evenings.[13][15] By 2006, Delilah was replaced in the evenings with John Tesh.[16]
On December 26, 2022, after the conclusion of their annual wall to wall Christmas music, WGFB shifted their format to hot AC, dropping their AC format after 22 years.[17]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ a b c d 1964 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1964. p. B-52. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f History Cards for WGFB, fcc.gov. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ a b Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
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- ^ 1973 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1973. p. B-65. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ 1978 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1978. p. C-69. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1983, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1983. p. B-78. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1984. p. B-83. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ The M Street Radio Directory. 1996. p. 216. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
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- ^ a b c "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 17 No. 17. April 26, 2000. p. 1. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
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External links
[edit | edit source]- WGFB's website
- Facility details for Facility ID 73975 (WGFB) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WGFB in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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