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| Broadcast area | Grand Rapids metropolitan area |
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| Frequency | 101.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 101.3 Big FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Oldies |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WBCT, WMAX-FM, WOOD, WSNX-FM, WSRW-FM, WTKG | |
| History | |
First air date | 1962 (as WMAX-FM) |
Former call signs | WMAX-FM (1962–1965) WYON (1965–1977) WMLW (1977–1978) WFFX (1978–1980) WCUZ-FM (1980–2000) |
Call sign meaning | W Brew, or The FoX (both former brandings) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 51727 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 128 meters (420 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live (via iHeartRadio) HD2: Listen live (via iHeartRadio) |
| Website | 1013big.iheart.com |
WBFX (101.3 FM, "Big FM") is a commercial radio station in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It airs an oldies radio format and is owned and operated by iHeartMedia, Inc. Most songs are from the 1960s and 70s, with a few 80s titles. Key artists include The Beatles, The Supremes, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and The Eagles. WOOD-TV 8, the NBC Network affiliate for Grand Rapids, supplies some news and weather updates. WBFX's studios and offices are at 77 Monroe Center in downtown Grand Rapids.
WBFX has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts, the maximum for most stations in Southern Michigan. The transmitter is near 5 Mile Rd and Lincoln Lake Ave in Lowell.[2]
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBFX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/WBFX