WBGW (AM) explained

Format:Christian radio
Class:B
Former Callsigns:WJPS (1948–1982)
WKKR (1982–1983)
WVHI (1983–2016)
Owner:Music Ministries, Inc.
Licensee:Music Ministries, Inc.
WBGW
City:Evansville, Indiana
Area:Tri-State (SW Indiana, NW Kentucky, SE Illinois)
Branding:Thy Word Network
Frequency:1330 kHz
Power:5,000 watts day
1,000 watts night
Facility Id:24138
Callsign Meaning:We Broadcast God's Word
Sister Stations: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
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:www.thyword.us
Affiliations:Moody Broadcasting
Licensing Authority:FCC

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.[1]

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.[2]

External links

38.0533°N -87.5944°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WBGW Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .
  2. Web site: WBGW Call Sign History . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .