WGEZ | |
City: | Beloit, Wisconsin |
Area: | Janesville, Wisconsin |
Branding: | Iron Country 101.9 and 1490 |
Frequency: | 1490 kHz |
Translator: | See |
Format: | Classic country |
Power: | 1,000 watts (unlimited) |
Class: | C |
Facility Id: | 24995 |
Coordinates: | 42.4958°N -89.0175°W |
Affiliations: | Westwood One |
Owner: | Scott Thompson |
Licensee: | Big Radio |
Sister Stations: | WBEL, WWHG |
Licensing Authority: | FCC |
WGEZ (1490 AM; "Iron Country.") Is a radio station broadcasting a classic country music format. Licensed to Beloit, Wisconsin, United States, the station serves the Janesville area. The station is owned by Scott Thompson, through licensee Big Radio.[1] WGEZ,features programming from Westwood One, Its programming is simulcast on translator station W270CW (101.9 FM).
WGEZ began broadcasting September 26, 1948, on 1490 kHz with 100 watts of power (full-time). The station, a Mutual affiliate, was licensed to Beloit Broadcasting Company.[2] In 2008, the station was affiliated with The True Oldies Channel.[3] A purchase agreement, dated September 16, 2014, shows WGEZ being sold by Alliance Communications, Inc. to Big Radio, from Monroe, Wisconsin. Big Radio also owns WEKZ AM-FM, WFRL, WFPS, WQLF, WBEL, and WWHG. The sale to Big Radio, at a price of $150,000, was consummated on December 31, 2014. On August 3, 2016, WGEZ switched formata from oldies to classic country