WOBN
The station began operations in 1948 as a carrier current AM station with the callsign of WOBC. In 1958, the station's programming moved to the FM band on 91.5 FM. In 1977 the station started stereo broadcasts. In 1983, the station changed frequencies to 105.7 MHz - a frequency located within the current commercial portion of the FM band. In 1989, the FCC required that Otterbein relinquish the commercial frequency to make room for a new commercial station in Marysville (now licensed to Hilliard as WXZX). In 1990, WOBN-FM moved to the frequency of 101.5 MHz. In November 2008 WOBN moved once again to the present frequency of 97.5.
Programming
Because WOBN is a student-run college radio station, its lineup and content change frequently as new students enter and experienced students graduate. In addition to WOBN's formatted music programming, the station's mission statement includes supporting local athletes and early airplay of major and independent label new releases.
WOBN-FM is the voice for all Otterbein football, basketball, and baseball teams, as well as many of Westerville's other local sports.
References
- ^ "Stanley will broadcast over Otterbein radio". The Urbana Daily Citizen. November 5, 1979. Retrieved January 12, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 50761 (WOBN) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WOBN in Nielsen Audio's FM station database