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 owned by Bridgewater State University.[2]
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| Frequency | 91.5 MHz |
| Branding | 91.5 WBIM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Campus radio; alternative rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Bridgewater State University |
| History | |
First air date | November 1, 1972 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 6820 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 180 watts |
| HAAT | 22 meters (72 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°59′15.3″N 70°58′19.1″W / 41.987583°N 70.971972°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live (via TuneIn) |
| Website | www |
History edit
WBIM-FM went on the air November 1, 1972, as a non-commercial 10 watt Class D FM station. On April 2, 1982, at 3 p.m., WBIM-FM increased its power to the current 180 watts (ERP, H/V). On July 7, 1982, WBIM-FM switched to stereo at 7 p.m. with the playing of Queen's "Body Language" (no specific reason given, it was just what was on the turntable at the time).
References edit
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBIM-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "WBIM-FM Facility Record". 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
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