WOBN

Infobox Radio station
name = WOBN


city = Westerville, Ohio
area = Westerville, Ohio
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slogan = Westerville's Alternative
airdate = 1957 or 1958 as WOBC-AM, 1968 as WOBN-FM at 91.5 FM
frequency = 101.5 MHz
format = Campus radio
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callsign_meaning = W Otterbein Broadcasting Network
former_callsigns = WOBC
owner = Otterbein College
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website = [http://ocwobn.otterbein.edu/ 101.5 WOBN]
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WOBN-FM is an American college radio station owned and operated on 101.5 MHz FM by Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio. The station's studio and tower are located at Cowan Hall on the campus of Otterbein College.

The station began operations in 1948 as an AM station with the callsign of WOBC. In 1968, the station's programming moved to the FM band on 91.5 FM. In the early 1980's, the station changed frequencies to 105.7 MHz - a frequency located within in the current commercial portion of the FM band. In 1989, the FCC required that Otterbein relinquish the commercial frequency to make room for a new commercial station in Marysville (now licensed to Hilliard as WBWR-FM). In 1990, WOBN-FM moved to the current frequency of 101.5 MHz.

Programming

Because WOBN is a student-run college radio station, its lineup and content change frequently as new students enter and experienced students graduate. In addition to WOBN's formatted music programming, the station's mission statement includes supporting local athletes and early airplay of major and independent label new releases.

WOBN-FM is the voice for all Otterbein football, basketball, and baseball teams, as well as many of Westerville's other local sports.

External links

*FMQ|WOBN