WIBB (AM)
Encyclopedia
WIBB is a radio station
broadcasting a Talk radio
format. Licensed to Macon, Georgia
, USA. The station is currently owned by Clear Channel Communications and licensed to AMFM Radio Licenses, LLC.
format until it changed to a Talk radio format on 2008-10-13.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
broadcasting a Talk radio
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
format. Licensed to Macon, Georgia
Macon, Georgia
Macon is a city located in central Georgia, US. Founded at the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is part of the Macon metropolitan area, and the county seat of Bibb County. A small portion of the city extends into Jones County. Macon is the biggest city in central Georgia...
, USA. The station is currently owned by Clear Channel Communications and licensed to AMFM Radio Licenses, LLC.
History
The station went on the air as WIBB in 1948. On 1993-03-01 the call sign was changed to WKXK but was changed back to WIBB on 1994-11-29. Then on 1995-12-08 the call sign was changed to WQTK and then on 1997-03-31 to WLCG. Finally on 2008-01-17 the call sign was changed back to WIBB for the 3rd time. The station had been broadcasting a Rhythmic oldiesRhythmic oldies
Rhythmic Oldies is a radio format that concentrates on the rhythmic, disco or dance genres of music. Playlists may span from the 1970s through the early 1990s...
format until it changed to a Talk radio format on 2008-10-13.