WBIM-FM

WBIM-FM (91.5 FM) is a non-commercial, educational radio station broadcasting 24/7 from the campus of Bridgewater State University. The station has a mostly alternative and indie rock format during regular automation, but the station does have many specialty shows which cater to such formats as R&B, metal, jazz, hip hop, sports, decade specific, and many other formats. Licensed to Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States, the station is owned by Bridgewater State University.[2]

WBIM-FM
Frequency91.5 MHz
Branding91.5 WBIM
Programming
FormatCampus radio; alternative rock
Ownership
OwnerBridgewater State University
History
First air date
November 1, 1972 (1972-11-01)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID6820
ClassA
ERP180 watts
HAAT22 meters (72 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°59′15.3″N 70°58′19.1″W
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via TuneIn)
Websitewww.bridgew.edu/student-life/student-media

History

WBIM-FM went on the air November 1, 1972, as a non-commercial 10-watt Class D FM station. On April 2, 1982, at 3 p.m., WBIM-FM increased its power to the current 180 watts (ERP, H/V). On July 7, 1982, WBIM-FM switched to stereo at 7 p.m. with the playing of Queen's "Body Language" (no specific reason given, it was just what was on the turntable at the time).

References
  1. "Facility Technical Data for WBIM-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "WBIM-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.


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