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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WGIG
| name = WGIG
| image = WGIG logo.jpg
| logo = WGIG 98.7FM News Talk Sports logo.png
| image_size = 200px
| logo_size = 200px
| city = [[Brunswick, Georgia|Brunswick]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
| city = [[Brunswick, Georgia|Brunswick]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
| area = [[Template:Brunswick Radio|Brunswick area]]
| area = [[Template:Brunswick Radio|Brunswick area]]
| branding = ''Real Radio 1440''
| branding = ''98.7 WGIG''
| slogan =
| airdate =
| airdate =
| frequency = 1440 [[kHz]]
| frequency = 1440 [[kHz]]
| translator = W254DO (98.7 [[MHz]], Brunswick)
| translator = W254DO (98.7 [[MHz]], Brunswick)
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| facility_id = 63432
| facility_id = 63432
| coordinates = {{coord|31|10|7.00|N|81|32|14.00|W|region:US-GA_type:landmark}}
| coordinates = {{coord|31|10|7.00|N|81|32|14.00|W|region:US-GA_type:landmark}}
| callsign_meaning =
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns = WBGA (1983–1987)
| former_callsigns = WBGA (1983–1987)
| owner = [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]]
| owner = [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]]
| licensee = AMFM Radio Licenses, L.L.C.
| licensee = iHM Licenses, LLC
| sister_stations = [[WBGA]], [[WHFX]], [[WQGA]], [[WYNR]]
| sister_stations = [[WBGA]], [[WHFX]], [[WQGA]], [[WYNR]]
| webcast = [https://www.iheart.com/live/1440-wgig-6861/ Listen Live]
| webcast = [https://www.iheart.com/live/1440-wgig-6861/ Listen Live]
| website = [https://1440wgig.iheart.com/ https://1440wgig.iheart.com/]
| website = [https://1440wgig.iheart.com/ 1440wgig.iheart.com/]
| affiliations = [[Fox News Radio]]
| affiliations = [[Fox News Radio]]
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
}}
}}


'''WGIG''' (1440 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting a [[News Talk Information|news/talk]] format. Licensed to [[Brunswick, Georgia]], United States, the station serves the Brunswick area. The station is owned by [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]], through licensee AMFM Radio Licenses, L.L.C. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?call=WGIG |title=WGIG Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>
'''WGIG''' (1440 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting a [[News Talk Information|news/talk]] format. Licensed to [[Brunswick, Georgia]], United States, the station serves the Brunswick area. The station is owned by [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]], through licensee iHM Licenses, LLC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?call=WGIG |title=WGIG Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The station was assigned the call letters WBGA on September 15, 1983. On August 29, 1987, the station changed its call sign to the current WGIG.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=63432&Callsign=WGIG |title=WGIG Call Sign History |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>
The station was assigned the call letters WBGA on September 15, 1983. On August 29, 1987, the station changed its call sign to the current WGIG.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=63432&Callsign=WGIG |title=WGIG Call Sign History |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>


Many on air personalities have been employed by WGIG in their many years of service.<br />
Many on air personalities have been employed by WGIG in their many years of service.<br />
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'''On Air Personalities-'''
'''On Air Personalities-'''


Richard Anderson, also known as Rich Thomas (1983-1985)
Richard Anderson, also known as Rich Thomas (1983–1985)


Lauren Nobles, Hosted the local talk show Straight Talk (1996-2012)<ref>[http://www.grhof.com/2012CANobles.htm Georgia Radio Museum and Hall Of Fame; 2012 Career Achievement Inductee]</ref>
Lauren Nobles, Hosted the local talk show Straight Talk (1996–2012)<ref>[http://www.grhof.com/2012CANobles.htm Georgia Radio Museum and Hall Of Fame; 2012 Career Achievement Inductee]</ref>


Scott Ryfun, Current host of local talk show Straight Talk (2012–present)<ref>[http://1440wgig.net/programming/ Current WGIG-AM Program Line-Up]</ref>
Scott Ryfun, Current host of local talk show Straight Talk (2012–present)<ref>[http://1440wgig.net/programming/ Current WGIG-AM Program Line-Up]</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
{{AM station data|WGIG}}
{{AM station data|63432|WGIG}}


{{Brunswick Radio}}
{{Brunswick Radio}}

Latest revision as of 21:08, 7 October 2024

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WGIG
Broadcast areaBrunswick area
Frequency1440 kHz
Branding98.7 WGIG
Programming
FormatNews/talk
AffiliationsFox News Radio
Ownership
Owner
WBGA, WHFX, WQGA, WYNR
History
Former call signs
WBGA (1983–1987)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID63432
ClassB
Power5,000 watts day
1,000 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
31°10′7.00″N 81°32′14.00″W / 31.1686111°N 81.5372222°W / 31.1686111; -81.5372222
Translator(s)W254DO (98.7 MHz, Brunswick)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website1440wgig.iheart.com/

WGIG (1440 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a news/talk format. Licensed to Brunswick, Georgia, United States, the station serves the Brunswick area. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc., through licensee iHM Licenses, LLC.[2]

History

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The station was assigned the call letters WBGA on September 15, 1983. On August 29, 1987, the station changed its call sign to the current WGIG.[3]

Many on air personalities have been employed by WGIG in their many years of service.

On Air Personalities-

Richard Anderson, also known as Rich Thomas (1983–1985)

Lauren Nobles, Hosted the local talk show Straight Talk (1996–2012)[4]

Scott Ryfun, Current host of local talk show Straight Talk (2012–present)[5]

On May 15, 2014, Qantum Communications announced that it would sell its 29 stations, including WGIG, to Clear Channel Communications (now iHeartMedia), in a transaction connected to Clear Channel's sale of WALK AM-FM in Patchogue, New York to Connoisseur Media via Qantum.[6] The transaction was consummated on September 9, 2014.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WGIG". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WGIG Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ "WGIG Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. ^ Georgia Radio Museum and Hall Of Fame; 2012 Career Achievement Inductee
  5. ^ Current WGIG-AM Program Line-Up
  6. ^ Venta, Lance (May 15, 2014). "Qantum Sells To Clear Channel; Connoisseur Expands In Long Island". RadioInsight. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
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