WMGN

WMGN
Broadcast areaMadison metropolitan area
Frequency98.1 MHz
BrandingMagic 98
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
WHIT, WJJO, WJQM, WLMV, WOZN, WRIS-FM WWQM-FM
History
First air date
September 1948; 76 years ago (1948-09) (as WISC-FM)
Former call signs
  • WISC-FM (1948–59)
  • WISM-FM (1959–83)
Call sign meaning
Magic Ninety-Eight
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID41900
ClassB
ERP36,000 watts
HAAT176 meters (577 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.magic98.com

WMGN (98.1 FM) is a commercial radio station in Madison, Wisconsin, known as "Magic 98". It is owned by Mid-West Family Broadcasting and broadcasts an adult contemporary radio format. Notable programming includes a "Five at Five" feature on weekday evenings with five songs in the same theme, and the syndicated call-in and request show Delilah. Weekend programming includes "Saturday at the 70s", "Sunday at The 80s", and the "Magic Sunday Morning" program.

WMGN has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 36,000 watts. The transmitter is off County Highway MM, near U.S. Route 14 in Fitchburg.[2] The studios and offices are on Rayovac Drive in Madison.

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