WBNW-FM

WBNW-FM

Endicott, New York
Broadcast area	Binghamton, New York
Frequency	105.7 MHz
Branding	NOW 105.7
Programming
Format	Top 40 (CHR)
Ownership
Owner	iHeartMedia (iHM Licenses, LLC)
Sister stations	WENE
History
Former call signs	WMRV(1969–1991) WMRV(1991–2013) WBNW (2013-Now)
Call sign meaning	W Binghamton NoW
Technical information
Facility ID	19626
Class	B
ERP	35,000 watts
HAAT	174 meters (571 ft)
Links
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	https://radionow1057.iheart.com/

WBNW-FM branded as "Now 105-7", is a class B Top 40 radio station in Binghamton, New York located on the dial at 105.7 FM. The station is owned by iHeartMedia. It is the primary entry point of the Emergency Alert System in central New York state.

History

The station, under the WMRV call sign, was named for the late entertainer and game show creator Merv Griffin, who owned the FM station, as well as its sister station, WENE. When Griffin and his wife, Julann, divorced in 1973, she retained ownership of the stations as part of the settlement.

105.7 (WMRV-FM) The Frequency became known as Star 105.7 later in the 1990s. It was rated #1 for several years during the late 1990s and ranked as the frequency's most highly rated format as Top 40/CHR to date. The station was a Top 40 station from its beginning until 2004.

Star 105.7 (WMRV-FM) flipped to a Hot AC Station from 2004 to April 2012.

Star 105.7 (WMRV-FM) flipped back to Top 40/CHR and ran from April 2012 to March 10, 2013.

On March 11, 2013, Star 105.7 FM rebranded as Now 105.7(WBNW-FM) as a Top 40/CHR.

Now 105.7 FM is The #1 Hit Music Station as of 2019.

On-Air Schedule

Josh Martinez from 12am to 5am Weekdays

Elvis Duran and the Now Morning Show every weekday morning from 5am to 10am and Saturdays from 6am to 10am.

On Air with Ryan Seacrest from 10am to 2pm. Weekdays

Scott from 2pm to 7pm Weekdays.

EJ from 7pm to 12am Weekdays.

Most Requested LIVE with Romeo Saturdays from 7pm to 12am

American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest on Sunday mornings from 8am to Noon.

The iHeartRadio Countdown on Sunday Evenings from 5pm to 7pm.

The Vibe with Tanya and EJ on Sunday Evenings from 8pm to 12am.

External links

• Facility details for Facility ID WBNW ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database