WNBY-FM 93.9 Newberry/Sault Ste Marie

Slogan/Positioner: Oldies 93

Format: Oldies

Web site: www.oldies93fm.com

E-mail: visit web site

Power/Height/Class: 50,000 watts / 443 feet / C2

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Call Sign History:

• WNBY-FM

Call Sign Origin: Newberry

On Air Date:

Owner: Sovereign Communications

Telephone: (906) 293-3221

Notes/History:

• 10/2006: License to cover granted for new 50,000 watt facilities
• 4/2006: Broadcasts begin from new facilites on FM 93.9; format is now Oldies.
• 4/2006: Construction permit modified to specify a different location, height to 443 feet, and directional antenna.
• 8/2004: Construction permit granted to change frequency to 93.9, increase power from 6,000 watts @ 262 feet (Class A) to 50,000 watts @ 463 feet (Class C2), and move its transmitter/tower location into Chippewa County.
• 8/2003: FCC approves sale from F&W Broadcasting to Sovereign Communications
• 5/2003: Announced that station, along with sister WNBY-AM 1450, has been sold to Sovereign Communications for $400,000
• 1/14/2000: FCC approves power increase from 3,500 to 6,000 watts; HAAT changes to 80 meters from 77
• 198x: Frequency shift from 93.5 to 93.7

Transmitter location:

Chippewa County

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