WBLI

WBLI
Broadcast areaLong Island
Frequency106.1 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding106.1 BLI
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatContemporary hit radio
Ownership
Owner
WBAB, WHFM
History
First air date
December 13, 1957; 66 years ago (1957-12-13)
Former call signs
WPAC-FM (December 13, 1957-January 13, 1971)
Call sign meaning
We're the Best on Long Island!
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID37235
ClassB
ERP49,000 watts
HAAT152 meters (499 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°50′32″N 73°02′25″W / 40.84222°N 73.04028°W / 40.84222; -73.04028
Translator(s)94.5 MHz W231CX (Shirley)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewbli.com

WBLI (106.1 FM) is a commercial radio station owned by Cox Radio and licensed to Patchogue, New York. It airs a top 40 (CHR) radio format. The station mainly serves Suffolk County, New York on Long Island. Its studios and offices are located on Sunrise Highway (NY 27) in West Babylon, New York.

WBLI is a Class B FM station with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 49,000 watts, the highest powered station on Long Island. To protect two adjacent channel stations from interference, WQXR-FM in Newark, New Jersey and WHCN Hartford, Connecticut (both on 105.9 FM), WBLI uses a directional antenna.[2] The station's transmitter is located in Farmingville, New York.[3]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBLI". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ FCC.gov/WBLI
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WBLI