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WGBF-FM broadcasts exclusively on the AM band.
Answer: False
WGBF-FM operates on the FM band, specifically at 103.1 MHz, not the AM band.
The effective radiated power (ERP) of WGBF-FM is 3,200 watts.
Answer: True
The station's effective radiated power (ERP) is indeed 3,200 watts, which is a standard measure of broadcast signal strength.
WGBF-FM does not utilize HD Radio technology.
Answer: False
WGBF-FM does utilize HD Radio technology, enabling digital broadcasting capabilities.
The height above average terrain (HAAT) for WGBF-FM's transmitter is 453 feet.
Answer: True
The transmitter's height above average terrain (HAAT) is documented as 453 feet, equivalent to 138 meters.
WGBF-FM's transmitter is located at coordinates 37.78167° N, 87.62333° W.
Answer: True
The precise geographical coordinates for the WGBF-FM transmitter are indeed 37.78167° North latitude and 87.62333° West longitude.
WGBF-FM's FCC Facility ID is 1031.
Answer: False
The FCC Facility ID for WGBF-FM is 659, not 1031.
WGBF-FM is classified as a Class B radio station by the FCC.
Answer: False
WGBF-FM is classified by the FCC as a Class A station, not Class B.
WGBF-FM broadcasts on the frequency 103.1 MHz.
Answer: True
The station operates on the FM frequency of 103.1 megahertz (MHz).
What is the height above average terrain (HAAT) for WGBF-FM's transmitter?
Answer: 138 meters
The height above average terrain (HAAT) for WGBF-FM's transmitter is 138 meters, which is equivalent to 453 feet.
Does WGBF-FM utilize HD Radio technology?
Answer: Yes, it broadcasts using HD Radio technology.
The station employs HD Radio technology, which allows for digital broadcasting and potentially additional subchannels.
What is the HAAT of WGBF-FM's transmitter in feet?
Answer: 453 feet
The height above average terrain (HAAT) for WGBF-FM's transmitter is 453 feet, which is equivalent to 138 meters.
What is the significance of the HAAT figure (138 meters / 453 feet) for WGBF-FM?
Answer: It relates to the transmitter's height above average terrain, affecting coverage.
The HAAT figure is a critical technical parameter that influences the broadcast coverage area of a radio station.
The source mentions WGBF-FM's coordinates primarily to:
Answer: Pinpoint the exact location of the broadcast antenna.
The provided coordinates serve to precisely identify the geographical location of the WGBF-FM broadcast transmitter.
How is the ERP of WGBF-FM described in the source?
Answer: A standard measure of broadcast signal strength.
Effective Radiated Power (ERP) is a technical term representing the signal strength broadcast by a radio station.
Which of the following is a correct detail about WGBF-FM's transmitter?
Answer: Its HAAT is 138 meters.
The transmitter's height above average terrain (HAAT) is 138 meters (453 feet). The coordinates are approximately 37.78167° N, 87.62333° W.
Which of the following is a plausible, but incorrect, ERP for WGBF-FM based on the source?
Answer: 320 watts
The source explicitly states the ERP is 3,200 watts. Values like 320 watts, 32,000 watts, or 1031 watts are not mentioned as the correct ERP.
The statement 'WGBF-FM broadcasts on 103.1 MHz' is:
Answer: True, as confirmed by the source.
The source consistently identifies WGBF-FM's broadcast frequency as 103.1 MHz.
What does the 'FM' in WGBF-FM signify?
Answer: Frequency Modulation, indicating its broadcast band
The 'FM' designation stands for Frequency Modulation, which specifies the modulation technique used for broadcasting on the FM radio band.
What does the source suggest about the origin of the WGBF-FM call sign?
Answer: It was derived from the AM station WGBF.
The source indicates that the WGBF-FM call sign originates from the historical AM station WGBF, suggesting a lineage or rebranding connection.
What is the effective radiated power (ERP) of WGBF-FM?
Answer: 3,200 watts
The effective radiated power (ERP) for WGBF-FM is stated to be 3,200 watts.
Which of the following describes the coordinates for WGBF-FM's transmitter?
Answer: 37°46′54″ N, 87°37′24″ W
The transmitter's location is precisely given as 37 degrees, 46 minutes, 54 seconds North latitude and 87 degrees, 37 minutes, 24 seconds West longitude.
What is the approximate geographical location of WGBF-FM's transmitter in decimal degrees?
Answer: 37.78167° N, 87.62333° W
In decimal degrees, the transmitter's coordinates are approximately 37.78167° North latitude and 87.62333° West longitude.
Which of the following is a correct description of WGBF-FM's broadcast capabilities?
Answer: It broadcasts using HD Radio technology.
WGBF-FM utilizes HD Radio technology for its broadcasts. It also offers an internet stream and has an ERP of 3,200 watts.
The primary broadcast format of WGBF-FM is mainstream rock.
Answer: True
WGBF-FM's primary broadcast format is indeed mainstream rock.
WGBF-FM airs 'The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show' during weekday evenings.
Answer: False
WGBF-FM airs 'The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show' during weekday mornings, not evenings.
The syndicated 'Bob & Tom Show' was featured on WGBF-FM before 1987.
Answer: False
The 'Bob & Tom Show' was aired on WGBF-FM during Larry Aiken's ownership, which spanned from 1987 to 1996, not before 1987.
The current branding for WGBF-FM is '103 GBF'.
Answer: True
The station currently uses the branding '103 GBF', likely combining its frequency with a shortened version of its call sign.
What is the primary broadcast format of WGBF-FM?
Answer: Mainstream Rock
WGBF-FM's primary broadcast format is mainstream rock.
What nationally syndicated morning show is featured on WGBF-FM?
Answer: The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show
The nationally syndicated program 'The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show' is featured on WGBF-FM during weekday mornings.
Which syndicated show was WGBF-FM known for airing during Larry Aiken's ownership (1987-1996)?
Answer: The Bob & Tom Show
During Larry Aiken's ownership period from 1987 to 1996, WGBF-FM aired the syndicated 'Bob & Tom Show'.
What is the primary purpose of the '103 GBF' branding?
Answer: To combine its frequency (103.1) with a shortened call sign.
The branding '103 GBF' likely integrates the station's frequency (103.1 MHz) with a condensed version of its call sign, WGBF.
WGBF-FM is owned by Townsquare Media.
Answer: True
Townsquare Media is the current owner of WGBF-FM.
The studios for WGBF-FM are located in Henderson, Kentucky.
Answer: False
While licensed to Henderson, Kentucky, the station's studios are located in Evansville, Indiana.
WDKS is identified as a sister station to WGBF-FM.
Answer: True
WDKS is listed among the sister stations of WGBF-FM, indicating common ownership or operational management.
WGBF-FM was licensed to Evansville, Indiana.
Answer: False
WGBF-FM is licensed to Henderson, Kentucky, although it serves the Evansville metropolitan area.
The station's studios are located on NW 3rd Street in Evansville, Indiana.
Answer: True
The operational studios for WGBF-FM are situated on NW 3rd Street in Evansville, Indiana.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is responsible for licensing WGBF-FM.
Answer: True
The FCC is the U.S. government agency responsible for regulating and licensing broadcast radio stations, including WGBF-FM.
Which company currently owns WGBF-FM?
Answer: Townsquare Media
Townsquare Media is the current corporate owner of WGBF-FM.
What are the studios of WGBF-FM located?
Answer: On NW 3rd Street in Evansville, Indiana
The station's operational studios are situated on NW 3rd Street in Evansville, Indiana.
Which regulatory body licenses WGBF-FM?
Answer: The FCC
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the regulatory body responsible for licensing WGBF-FM.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a sister station to WGBF-FM?
Answer: WJAX
The source lists WDKS, WGBF (AM), and WKDQ as sister stations, but WJAX is not mentioned in this context.
The city of license for WGBF-FM is:
Answer: Henderson, Kentucky
WGBF-FM is officially licensed to Henderson, Kentucky.
Where can one find the public license information for WGBF-FM?
Answer: Through the FCC's Licensing and Management System (LMS) website
Public license information for WGBF-FM is accessible via the FCC's Licensing and Management System (LMS) website.
Which of the following is a correct statement about WGBF-FM based on the source?
Answer: True
The statement 'It is licensed to Henderson, KY' is correct. The station first broadcast in 1971, its studios are in Evansville, and it operates on FM, not AM.
WGBF-FM serves which major metropolitan area?
Answer: Evansville, IN
WGBF-FM's primary broadcast area encompasses the Evansville metropolitan area.
Which of the following is a correct description of WGBF-FM's ownership and operation?
Answer: Operated by Townsquare Media from its studios in Evansville.
WGBF-FM is operated by Townsquare Media, with its studios located in Evansville, Indiana.
WGBF-FM began broadcasting in December 1971.
Answer: True
The station commenced broadcasting operations in December 1971.
Between 1979 and 1986, the station was known as WGBF-FM.
Answer: False
During the period from 1979 to 1986, the station operated under the call sign WHKC.
In 1984, WHKC (formerly WGBF-FM) broadcasted a country music format.
Answer: False
In 1984, WHKC broadcasted a Top 40 (CHR) format, not a country music format.
The station returned to the WGBF-FM call sign in 1986 and adopted a Top 40 format.
Answer: False
Upon returning to the WGBF-FM call sign in 1986, the station adopted a mainstream rock format, not Top 40.
WGBF-FM began broadcasting operations in 1979.
Answer: False
WGBF-FM commenced broadcasting operations in December 1971, not 1979.
The station WHKC broadcasted a mainstream rock format in 1984.
Answer: False
In 1984, when the station operated as WHKC, it broadcasted a Top 40 (CHR) format, not mainstream rock.
When did WGBF-FM first begin broadcasting?
Answer: 1971
WGBF-FM commenced broadcasting operations in December 1971.
What were the station's call letters between 1979 and 1986?
Answer: WHKC
During the period from 1979 to 1986, the station's call letters were WHKC.
What radio format did WHKC broadcast in 1984?
Answer: Top 40 (CHR)
In 1984, while operating as WHKC, the station broadcasted a Top 40 (CHR) format.
The station returned to the WGBF-FM call sign in 1986 and adopted which format?
Answer: Mainstream Rock
Upon reverting to the WGBF-FM call sign in 1986, the station adopted a mainstream rock format.
Based on the source, which statement about WGBF-FM's history is accurate?
Answer: True
The station operated under different call letters (WHKC) between 1979 and 1986, which is an accurate historical detail.
Which former call sign and branding were used by the station between 1979 and 1986?
Answer: WHKC / KC103
Between 1979 and 1986, the station used the call sign WHKC and was branded as 'KC103'.
The source implies that the switch to the WGBF-FM call sign in 1986 was accompanied by:
Answer: True
The return to the WGBF-FM call sign in 1986 coincided with a change in the primary broadcast format to mainstream rock.
What does the source imply about the relationship between WGBF (AM) and WGBF-FM?
Answer: WGBF-FM adopted its call sign from the older WGBF (AM) station.
The source suggests that WGBF-FM's call sign originates from the historical AM station WGBF, indicating a connection between the two.
The source mentions 'KC103' in relation to which time period for the station?
Answer: 1979-1986
The branding 'KC103' was associated with the station during the period it operated under the WHKC call sign, from 1979 to 1986.
Which of the following formats did WGBF-FM NOT broadcast under its previous call sign WHKC in 1984?
Answer: Classic Rock
In 1984, WHKC broadcasted Top 40 (also known as CHR or Contemporary Hit Radio). Classic Rock was not its format during that period.
Public license information for WGBF-FM can be found on the station's official website.
Answer: False
Public license information is available through the FCC's LMS website, not typically on the station's official website.
WGBF-FM does not offer a live internet stream.
Answer: False
WGBF-FM provides a live internet stream accessible through its official website.
The official website for WGBF-FM is www.103gbfrocks.com.
Answer: True
The official website address for WGBF-FM is indeed www.103gbfrocks.com.
What is the official website address for WGBF-FM?
Answer: www.103gbfrocks.com
The official website for WGBF-FM is www.103gbfrocks.com.