WYBR
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WYBR is a radio station
in Big Rapids, Michigan
, broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format. Its signal can Be Heard As far south As Rockford, Michigan
, Far North As Cadillac, Michigan
And As Far East As Coleman, Michigan
The station began broadcasting in 1981 as WAAQ The Music Machine - Q102, with an adult contemporary format. In 1992 WAAQ was sold and became WPZX, a CHR
/Top 40 station known as "Power 102.3." In 1994 the station was sold again and WPZX became "Y102", originally employing a Hot AC format from ABC Radio Networks known as "The Best Hits, The Best Variety" (now "Today's Best Hits
"). The station dropped the ABC satellite format in 2000 and continues as a Hot AC station to this day.
Specialty programming includes "The '80s Lunch Hour" weekdays at noon and "The Top Five at Five" weekdays at 5 p.m. Weekend specialty shows include both the '80s and '90s versions of Back Trax USA with Kid Kelly, the Hot AC version of Rick Dees
' Weekly Top 40, Saturday Night '80s with Archer, 12-Inch Retro Mix with Todd Baker, and SonRise (contemporary Christian music) on Sunday mornings.
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...
in Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 10,849. It is the county seat of Mecosta County. The city is located within Big Rapids Township, but is politically independent.-Geography:...
, broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format. Its signal can Be Heard As far south As Rockford, Michigan
Rockford, Michigan
Rockford is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 5,719. It is on the Rogue River and is only a few miles north of Grand Rapids.- History :...
, Far North As Cadillac, Michigan
Cadillac, Michigan
Cadillac is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is the county seat of Wexford County. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 10,000. The city is situated at the junction of US 131, M-55 and M-115...
And As Far East As Coleman, Michigan
Coleman, Michigan
Coleman is a city in Midland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 1,296. In 1994, a meteorite known as the "Coleman meteorite" fell near the city, which is ironic because the community schools' mascot are the Coleman Comets.-Geography:According to...
The station began broadcasting in 1981 as WAAQ The Music Machine - Q102, with an adult contemporary format. In 1992 WAAQ was sold and became WPZX, a CHR
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
/Top 40 station known as "Power 102.3." In 1994 the station was sold again and WPZX became "Y102", originally employing a Hot AC format from ABC Radio Networks known as "The Best Hits, The Best Variety" (now "Today's Best Hits
Today's Best Hits
Today's Best Hits is an American radio network with a Hot Adult Contemporary format. It plays many contemporary songs. It also features many retro hits, and on Saturday night, it plays only requested retro songs. The network was previously known as Best Hits, Best Variety...
"). The station dropped the ABC satellite format in 2000 and continues as a Hot AC station to this day.
Specialty programming includes "The '80s Lunch Hour" weekdays at noon and "The Top Five at Five" weekdays at 5 p.m. Weekend specialty shows include both the '80s and '90s versions of Back Trax USA with Kid Kelly, the Hot AC version of Rick Dees
Rick Dees
Rigdon Osmond "Rick" Dees III is an American comedic performer, entertainer, and radio personality, best known for his internationally syndicated radio show The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown and for the novelty song "Disco Duck." He is a People's Choice Award recipient, a Grammy-nominated...
' Weekly Top 40, Saturday Night '80s with Archer, 12-Inch Retro Mix with Todd Baker, and SonRise (contemporary Christian music) on Sunday mornings.