WBKE
Broadcast areaFairmont, West Virginia
Grafton, West Virginia
Frequency1490 kHz
BrandingBuzz 98.3
Programming
FormatClassic hits
AffiliationsPittsburgh Penguins Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
  • Laurel Highland Total Communications, Inc.
  • (LHTC Media of West Virginia, Inc.)
WZST, WMMN, WRLF
History
First air date
1948 (as WTCS)
Former call signs
WTCS (1948-2018)
Technical information
Facility ID20461
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Translator(s)98.3 W252EF (Morgantown)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitebuzz983.com
Tower on Leonard Avenue

WBKE (1490 kHz "Buzz 98.3") is a classic hits formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Fairmont, West Virginia, serving the Fairmont/Grafton area. WBKE is owned and operated by Laurel Highland Total Communications, Inc., through licensee LHTC Media of West Virginia, Inc.

WBKE previously aired Laura Ingraham, The Dana Show, Michael Savage, Mark Levin, Joe Pags, and Red Eye Radio.[1]

On August 6, 2018 WBKE changed their format from news/talk to country, branded as "98.3 Blake FM" (simulcast on FM translator W252EF 98.3 MHz Morgantown).[2]

On June 25, 2019 the station switched to classic hits, as "Buzz 98.3".[3]

References

  1. "Weekday News Talk | 1490 WTCS". Archived from the original on 2018-03-12. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
  2. WBKE Extends New Country Battle to Morgantown RadioInsight - August 6, 2018
  3. A Classic Hits Buzz For Morgantown RadioInsight - July 8, 2019

39°28′19″N 80°08′26″W / 39.47194°N 80.14056°W / 39.47194; -80.14056


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