WWHG

WWHG
Broadcast areaMadison, Wisconsin, Janesville, Wisconsin
Frequency105.9 MHz
Branding105-9 The Hog
Programming
FormatMainstream rock
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • Scott Thompson
  • (Big Radio)
WBEL, WBGR-FM
History
First air date
1989 (1989) (as WMJB)
Former call signs
  • WEBU (1988–1989, CP)
  • WMJB (1989–1997)
  • WKPO (1997–2007)
Call sign meaning
"Hog"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID59612
ClassA
ERP1,700 watts
HAAT147 meters (482 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.1059thehog.com

WWHG (105.9 FM) is a commercial mainstream rock radio station licensed to Evansville, Wisconsin, and serving the areas of Madison and Janesville.[2] The station is owned by Scott Thompson, through licensee Big Radio, and began a new rock music format as "105-9 The Hog" on January 13, 2007, after several years with a Rhythmic Top 40 format.

WWHG is the flagship station for radio play-by-play of UW-Whitewater athletics.[3]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WWHG". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Login to All Access | Breaking Radio News and Free New Music".
  3. ^ "Warhawk Athletics to Partner with Big Radio for Football Broadcasts". 18 July 2022.