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| frequency = 98.5 ([[Megahertz|MHz]])
| frequency = 98.5 ([[Megahertz|MHz]])
| format = [[Country music|Country]]
| format = [[Country music|Country]]
| erp = 16,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 25,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = 125 meters
| haat = 125 meters
| class = C3
| class = C3

Revision as of 16:39, 28 February 2018

WDWG
Broadcast areaRocky Mount, North Carolina
Frequency98.5 (MHz)
Programming
FormatCountry
Ownership
OwnerFirst Media Radio, LLC
WPWZ, WRMT
History
Former call signs
WSAY (1989-2003)
Technical information
Facility ID54861
ClassC3
ERP25,000 watts
HAAT125 meters
Transmitter coordinates
35°54′43″N 77°50′6″W / 35.91194°N 77.83500°W / 35.91194; -77.83500
Links
Websitebigdawg985.com

WDWG (98.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Country format. Licensed to Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States, it serves the Rocky Mount area. The station is currently owned by First Media Radio, LLC.

WDWG is the only station to air all the games of the Carolina Mudcats minor league baseball team.[1]

History

The former owners of WFMA signed on WSAY "98.5 Down East Country" in 1990. From 1998 through 2004 it was classic country.[citation needed] First Media Radio, LLC changed WSAY to WDWG "The Big Dawg" and tripled the audience.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Carolina Mudcats, Play-By-Play Sports Join Forces". 2009-12-04. Retrieved 2010-05-05.
  2. ^ Fred Marion, "Local radio stations switch, tweak formats," Rocky Mount Telegram, July 21, 2005, Marquee section.