WGRD-FM 97.9 Grand Rapids 
Slogan/Positioner: Grand Rapids' Rock Alternative
Format: Modern Rock
Web site: www.wgrd.com
E-mail: visit web site
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Power/Height/Class: 13,000 watts / 591 feet / B
- Coverage area (FCC)
Broadcasts in digital/HD
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- Coverage area (Radio Locator)
- Tower photos, thanks Tom Bosscher
Call Sign History:
- WGRD-FM:
- WXTO:
Call Sign Origin: Grand Rapids
On Air Date:
Owner: Regent Communications
Telephone: (616) 459-4111
Notes/History:
- 8/24/2000: Regent closes on purchase
- 7/18/2000: AMFM/Clear Channel merger approved
- 3/13/2000: Station is sold to Regent Communications as part of Clear Channel/AMFM merger
- 10/1999: Announced that Clear Channel and AMFM are to merge
- 3/1999: Capstar officially becomes part of Chancellor (now AMFM) with approval of FCC.
- 8/27/1998: Capstar and Chancellor Media are to merge.
- 199x: Format change to Alternative Rock
- 197x: Format is Top 40
Transmitter location:
Kent County
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