WBIM-FM

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]

WBIM-FM
CityBridgewater, Massachusetts
Frequency91.5 MHz
Branding91.5 WBIM
SloganThe Radio Voice of Bridgewater State University
Programming
FormatCampus radio, Alternative Rock
Ownership
OwnerBridgewater State University
History
First air date
November 1, 1972
Former call signs
WBIM (1972-1979)
Technical information
Facility ID6820
ClassA
ERP180 watts, Stereo, RBDS
HAAT22.0 meters
Transmitter coordinates
41°59′15.00″N 70°58′21.00″W
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitehttp://bridgew.edu/wbim

History

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
  1. "WBIM-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "WBIM-FM Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.


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