21 Aug, 2019
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WSBY-FM
WSBY-FM (98.9 MHz) is a commercial radio station licensed to Salisbury, Maryland, and serving the Delmarva Peninsula. It broadcasts an urban adult contemporary radio format and is known as "Magic 98.9." It is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. On weekdays, it carries two nationally syndicated shows from co-owned Premiere Networks: The Steve Harvey Morning Show and The Sweat Hotel with Keith Sweat heard evenings.
WSBY-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 6,000 watts. The radio studios and offices are at Gateway Crossing on Tilghman Road. The transmitter is on Old Eden Road in Fruitland, Maryland, off U.S. Route 13.
History
The station first signed on the air on December 13, 1989; 35 years ago (1989-12-13). It was acquired by Clear Channel Communications in 2000. Clear Channel was a forerunner to today's iHeartMedia. WSBY-FM has served the African-American community for most of its history.
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WSBY-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/WSBY-FM
- ^ Information from Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2005 page D-255
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 13673 (WSBY-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WSBY-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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