WDEZ

WDEZ (101.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Country music format. Licensed to Wausau, Wisconsin, United States, the station serves the Wausau-Stevens Point area. The station is currently owned by Midwest Communications.[1] The station is also broadcast on HD radio.[2]

WDEZ
CityWausau, Wisconsin
Broadcast areaWausau-Stevens Point
BrandingWDEZ 101.9
SloganGreat Country
Frequency101.9 MHz (HD Radio)
First air date1964
FormatCountry
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT329.0 meters
ClassC
Facility ID70522
Transmitter coordinates44°55′14.00″N 89°41′28.00″W
Call sign meaning"Duke's EZ after owner Duke Wright
Former call signsWRIG-FM
OwnerDuey E. Wright
(WRIG, Inc.)
Sister stationsWIFC, WOZZ, WRIG, WSAU, WSAU-FM
WebcastListen Live!
Websitewdez.com

Current on-air staff
  • Bryan Scott
  • Chandra Lynn
  • Stef
  • John Richards
  • Charli
  • Nikki Montgomery
  • Jeff Heinz

History

Formerly WRIG-FM, The station simulcasted the Top-40 format of its AM sister station, until 1973, when programming was split, and a Beautiful Music Format was adopted, along with the current calls (Meaning "Duke's E-Z", after owner Duke Wright). In October 1980, the station switched to a syndicated Country Music format from TM programming with a live local morning show featuring broadcast veteran Al Sellers then dropping its automation for an expanded live and local staff by the late 1980s.

References
  1. "WDEZ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "HD Radio Station Guide". HD Radio. iBiquity.


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