WGBB
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| Broadcast area | Long Island, New York |
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| Branding | 1240AM |
| Frequency | 1240 kHz AM |
| First air date | 1924 (as WGBB) Jan. 22, 1988 (as WBAB) April 15, 1991 (as WGBB) |
| Format | Specialty, Multi-cultural programming |
| Power | 1,000 watts |
| Class | C |
| Callsign meaning | Where Great Broadcasting Begins |
| Owner | WGBB AM, Inc. |
| Website | www.am1240wgbb.com |
WGBB is an AM radio station licensed by the FCC in Freeport, New York. It is located at 1240 kHz on the AM dial.
[edit] History
WGBB has been serving the Long Island area since 1924. WGBB serves western Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn and parts of New Jersey.
The station features a blend of specialty programming with a multi-cultural flavor. WGBB broadcasts in several languages, although most frequently in English and Chinese. The station's mailing address is located in West Babylon, New York, while the FCC query information says its mailing address is in Flushing, New York. This is because in July of 2003, WGBB moved its studio location to West Babylon. The Chinese Radio Network, which airs weekdays from 6 a.m.–6 p.m., is based in Flushing. One of the first Long Island or New York City radio stations to regularly offer live streaming broadcasts on their website, WGBB began offering its 'webcast' on their current website shortly after moving to their current studios in 2003. As one of the areas oldest radio stations, WGBB has had more than its share of alumni become legendary broadcasters, including Bob Lawrence, Dave Vieser, Buddy Carr (Tom Bigby), Mike Sullivan, Gary Berkowitz, Al Case, Gary Nolan, Drew Scott, Gary McFarlane, Dennis Falcone and others.
From January 22, 1988 until April 15, 1991 WGBB was known by the call sign WBAB.
[edit] Programming
WGBB broadcasts an eclectic mixes of programming and has helped to launch the careers of many of today's broadcast greats, many of their shows have stood the test of time and become legendary in their own right.[citation needed] Rich Johnson's The Fishing Line is the region's voice for fishing. Mickey B's Jukebox Review has played the best in Doo Wop and street corner harmonies since before Long Island had an FM oldies station.[citation needed] Manos Gallanis' Hellenic Harmonies is the undisputed[citation needed] voice of the Greek community. Gospel All Night Through The Morning is the area's award winning beacon of light when people need it the most. Dave's Gone By, hosted by Dave Lefkowitz, has offered an eclectic mix of comedy, talk and music since October 2002.
[edit] External links
- WGBB Website
- Query the FCC's AM station database for WGBB
- Radio Locator Information on WGBB
- Chinese Radio Network on WGBB
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