WBBS

Infobox Radio Station


name = WBBS
airdate = 1961 (As WOSC)
frequency = 104.7 MHZ HD Radio
city = Fulton, New York
area = Central New York | format = Country music
owner = Clear Channel Communications
erp = 50,000 watts
branding = "B-104.7"
slogan = "Best Country...Familiar Favorites"
class = B
website = [http://www.b1047.net B-104.7's website]
callsign_meaning = B (for its "B-104.7" handle);Best music in Syracuse
former_callsigns = WOSC (1961-1970s)
WKFM (1970s-1992, 3/1-6/1/1993)
WEQL (1992-1993)

WBBS ("B-104.7 FM") is a Country music formatted radio station serving the Syracuse area. The Clear Channel Communications outlet broadcasts at 104.7 MHz with an ERP of 50 kW and is licensed to Fulton, New York.

History

The station, which debuted in 1961 as WOSC, has been a Country outlet since 1993 but didn't adopt the WBBS calls until 1996. Past formats included Top 40 (As WKFM in the 1970s and early 1980s as "Magic 104.7") and Classic Rock (as "KIX 104.7").

B104.7 hosts an annual summer concert with national recording acts called B-Jam, which has most recently coordinated with Harborfest in Oswego, NY.

Personalities

Current WBBS on-air personalities include morning team Ron & Becky, mid-day host Amber Taylor, afternoon drive host Rich Lauber, evening host Gabby Knight, and syndicated host Blair Garner overnight. Weekend hosts include Tom Owens and Daryl Thomas.

External links

* [http://www.b1047.net B-104.7's website]
* [http://www.cnymedia.com/call-letters.cfm?Band=FM&Market=Syracuse CNYMedia's Syracuse FM history]
*FMQ|WBBS
*FML|WBBS
*FMARB|WBBS