WBAM FM 98.9 branded as “Bama Country 98.9” is a commercial radio station licensed to Montgomery, Alabama, Unites States. The station broadcasts in the Montgomery Metropolitan Area. Owned by Bluewater Broadcasting Company, LLC., the station airs a country music format. Besides country music, WBAM broadcasts community events, weather updates, and birthdays. Its radio partner is Montgomery Sports Network. The station offers online streaming and is also available for music lovers from across the globe.
About Bama Country 98.9:
First signed on in 1978 with an accessible listening format, the station exits on the FM dial at the frequency of 98.9. It has its transmitter in Grady, Alabama, whereas it has its studios on Wall St. in Midtown (Montgomery). WBAM stands for “Alabama”. This radio station has four sister stations, which are WACV, WGMP, WJWZ, and WQKS-FM. Due to the height of its antenna, it covers Central and Southeast Alabama. Its coverage goes as far as Georgia-Auburn, Columbus, Alabama Combined Statistical Area, Dothan, Alexander City Micropolitan Statistical Area, Alabama metropolitan area, and areas of the Florida Panhandle.
Programming & Hosts:
The following hosts go on air with their famous programming.
Bubba & Kristy (Weekday Mornings from 5:30-10 am)
Leanne Thompson (middays from 10a-2pm)
Dr. Sam
JT Thompson (JT Thompson nights from 7 pm-10 pm)
Other notable shows include American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks, Legends Saturday Night, Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40, and Rise Country. In addition, WBAM-FM is an affiliate of Fox News Radio.
Technical Details:
WBAM is a class C1 FM station with the facility ID 16379. It operates with an ERP 100,000 Watts. Its digital status is analog, and the antenna pattern is non-directional. The station’s transmitting coordinates are 31.974594, -86.191906. The FCC approved its license to broadcast on July 24, 2002, which would expire on April 1, 2020.
Contact Details:
Station Address: 4101 Wall St, Montgomery, Alabama 36106
Phone: +1 334-244-9898
Email ID: wbam@bluewaterbroadcasting.com
Official Website: http://www.bamacountry.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BamaCountry989
Twitter: http://twitter.com/BamaCountry[/expand]