WBEC-FM

WBEC-FM (95.9 FM) is a Top 40 station in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Its transmitter is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. From 1977–2006, the station was known as WUPE-FM. WUPE began operations in 1977 as a top 40 station which evolved to soft adult contemporary and then oldies. After oldies, the WUPE-FM call sign and format were moved to 100.1 FM. From 1975–1977, the station was known as WGRG-FM, and programmed as progressive rock.

WBEC-FM
CityPittsfield, Massachusetts
BrandingLive 95-9
Slogan"The Berkshire's Hit Music Station"
Frequency95.9 MHz
First air date1975
FormatTop 40
ERP1,000 watts
HAAT170 meters (560 ft)
ClassA
Facility ID71437
Transmitter coordinates42.412°N 73.284°W / 42.412; -73.284
Former call signsWGRG-FM (1975–1977)
WUPE-FM (May 9, 1977–June 1, 1979)
WUPE (June 1, 1979-April 7, 2006)
WUPE-FM (April 7-14, 2006)
WMNB (April 14–May 2, 2006)
OwnerTownsquare Media
(Townsquare Media Pittsfield License, LLC)
Sister stationsWBEC, WNAW, WSBS, WUPE, WUPE-FM
WebcastListen Live
Websitelive959.com

In August 2013, Gamma Broadcasting reached a deal to sell its Berkshire County radio stations, including WBEC-FM, to Reed Miami Holdings;[1] the sale was canceled on December 30, 2013.[2] In October 2016, Gamma agreed to sell its stations to Galaxy Communications;[3] that sale also fell through, and in 2017 the stations were acquired by Townsquare Media.[4]

References
  1. "Western Massachusetts Cluster Sold". All Access. August 23, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  2. Venta, Lance (January 14, 2014). "Pittsfield Cluster Sale Withdrawn". RadioInsight. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
  3. Venta, Lance (October 17, 2016). "Galaxy Communications Acquires Pittsfield Cluster". RadioInsight. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  4. Venta, Lance (July 18, 2017). "Townsquare Media Acquires Six In Massachusetts". RadioInsight. Retrieved November 14, 2017.


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