WPGW-FM
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WPGW-FM is a radio station
broadcasting a Country format. Licensed to Portland, Indiana
, USA. The station is currently owned by Wpgw, Inc..
in 1951 which he and his wife owned and operated until 1974. WPGW-FM was granted to West as a construction permit by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) in 1973 but was put up for sale due to West's advancing age and health concerns. Both stations were sold in the summer of 1974 to Bob Brandon (previously with WOWO
in Fort Wayne.)
WPGW-FM made its debut one year later on May 19, 1975. Both stations remain owned and operated by its company and licensee WPGW Inc.
In 1980, Rob Weaver purchased WPGW Inc. and both stations from Bob Brandon.
format was adopted in 1980 after a five year simulcast of its AM sister "PG-14" with its adult contemporary format. That format and branding remains in place.
WPGW-FM's sister station is WZBD
(the former WQTZ) founded in August 1993 located to the north in Berne
operating under the licensee name Adams County Radio Inc.
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 Country format. Licensed to Portland, Indiana
Portland, Indiana
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 6,437 people, 2,739 households, and 1,750 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,566.8 people per square mile . There were 2,928 housing units at an average density of 712.7 per square mile...
, USA. The station is currently owned by Wpgw, Inc..
Early history
Glenn West, a local electronic engineer founded WPGW (AM)WPGW (AM)
WPGW is a radio station broadcasting a Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Portland, Indiana, USA. The station is currently owned by Wpgw, Inc...
in 1951 which he and his wife owned and operated until 1974. WPGW-FM was granted to West as a construction permit by the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
(FCC) in 1973 but was put up for sale due to West's advancing age and health concerns. Both stations were sold in the summer of 1974 to Bob Brandon (previously with WOWO
WOWO
Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, WOWO is an independent news/talk radio station transmitting on 1190 kHz at 50,000 watts during the daylight hours and 9,800 watts during the nighttime hours. An application is on file with the Federal Communications Commission to add a fourth tower to the three...
in Fort Wayne.)
WPGW-FM made its debut one year later on May 19, 1975. Both stations remain owned and operated by its company and licensee WPGW Inc.
In 1980, Rob Weaver purchased WPGW Inc. and both stations from Bob Brandon.
Jay Country 101
A country musicCountry music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
format was adopted in 1980 after a five year simulcast of its AM sister "PG-14" with its adult contemporary format. That format and branding remains in place.
WPGW-FM's sister station is WZBD
WZBD
WZBD is a radio station broadcasting a Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Berne, Indiana, USA. The station is currently owned by Adams County Radio, Inc and features programing from CNN Radio and Westwood One.-Programming:...
(the former WQTZ) founded in August 1993 located to the north in Berne
Berne, Indiana
Berne is a city in Monroe and Wabash townships, Adams County, Indiana, United States, 35 miles south of Fort Wayne. The population was 4,150 at the 2000 census...
operating under the licensee name Adams County Radio Inc.