WBGO

Infobox Radio station


name = WBGO
airdate = 1948
frequency = 88.3 MHz HD Radio
city = Newark, New Jersey
area = New York City
format = Jazz
owner = Newark Public Radio
erp = 4,500 watts
haat = 131 meters
branding = "Jazz 88"
slogan =
class = B1
facility_id = 48699
webcast = [http://www.wbgo.org/listennow/index.php Listen Live]
website = http://www.wbgo.org
callsign_meaning = |

WBGO (88.3 FM, "Jazz 88") is a public radio station broadcasting from Newark, New Jersey. The station primarily plays jazz music. In addition the station airs public affairs programming, locally-produced newscasts and traffic reports from Metro Traffic during morning and afternoon rush hours.

The station was originally owned by the Newark Board of Education and had studios in Central High School. Studios and offices are now located in downtown Newark.

It is also available as a web radio station. The online stream is available to everyone without cost at [http://www.wbgo.org/listennow/ http://www.wbgo.org/listennow/] .

Mission

WBGO is a publicly-supported, cultural institution that champions jazz and presents news to a worldwide audience through radio, other technologies and events.

External links

* [http://www.wbgo.org/ WBGO official website]
*FMQ|WBGO
*FML|WBGO
* [http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/radio_podcasts/wbgowidget.html Mac OS X WBGO Widget]
*FMARB|WBGO