WIKG
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| Broadcast area | |
| Frequency | 92.1 MHz |
| Branding | 92.1 The Goat |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Format | Sports radio |
| Affiliations | Infinity Sports Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | March 22, 1976 |
Former call signs |
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Call sign meaning | Kris Kringle (initial stunt format) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 39495 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 4,000 watts |
| HAAT | 90 meters (300 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
WIKG (92.1 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, serving the Hagerstown, Maryland, area.
History
The station went on the air as WRCV on March 22, 1976.[2] On August 10, 1983, the station changed its call sign to WGLL. In November 1993, the station changed its call sign to WSRT. On February 28, 2005, the station changed its call sign to WPPT. On March 5, 2012, the station changed its call sign to WNUZ. On September 27, 2019, the station changed its call sign to the current WIKG.
On August 10, 1983, the call letters were changed to WGLL, and the station adopted a oldies format as 92.1 Gold.
In November 1993, the call letters were changed to WSRT, and the station adopted a hot AC format as Star 92.1.[3]
On February 28, 2005, at noon, the call letters were changed to WPPT, and the station adopted a contemporary hit radio format as 92-1 The Point.[4]
On March 5, 2012, WPPT changed their format from classic country back to Top 40/CHR, branded as "Now 92.1", and changed its call sign to WNUZ.[5]
On November 18, 2016, WNUZ rebranded as "92.1 Hits FM".[6]
On September 27, 2019, the station dropped the CHR format again, and began stunting with Christmas music. On September 30, the station changed its calls from WNUZ to WIKG, and switched to classic hits as "92.1 The Goat".[7]
On October 7, 2024, WIKG changed their format from classic hits to sports, still under the "92.1 The Goat" branding.[8]
Former logos
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WIKG". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "1977-BC-YB" (PDF). Broadcasting/Cablecasting. 1977. p. C-180. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ "1994-BC-YB" (PDF). Broadcasting/Cablecasting. 1994. p. B-317. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ Hughes, Dave (February 28, 2005). "Third Hag'town Radio Flipperooni In Two Days". DCRTV. Archived from the original on March 1, 2005.
- ^ "Now Hits Hagerstown". Radioinsight. March 5, 2012. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ^ "Now 92.1 Hagerstown Relaunches as 92.1 Hits FM". Radioinsight. November 23, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ^ "WNUZ Flips to Classic Rock 92.1 The Goat". Radioinsight. September 30, 2019. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ Pair of Sports Launches in Hagerstown/Chambersburg Radioinsight - October 8, 2024
External links
- 92.1 The Goat
- Facility details for Facility ID 39495 (WIKG) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WIKG in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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