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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WBBI
| name = WBBI
| logo = File:WBBI NEWCOUNTRYB107.5 logo.png
| logo =
| city = [[Endwell, New York]]
| city = [[Endwell, New York]]
| country = US
| area = [[Binghamton, New York]]
| area = [[Binghamton, New York]]
| branding = New Country B107.5
| branding = New Country B107.5
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| facility_id = 18899
| facility_id = 18899
| coordinates = {{coord|42.138|N|75.999|W|type:landmark_region:US-NY_source:FCC|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|42.138|N|75.999|W|type:landmark_region:US-NY_source:FCC|display=inline,title}}
| callsign_meaning = "Big Binghamton" or "Binghamton Big"
| callsign_meaning = "Big Binghamton" or "Binghamton Big" (previous branding)
| former_callsigns =
| former_callsigns =
| affiliations = [[Premiere Networks]]
| affiliations = [[Premiere Networks]]
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==History==
==History==
WBBI signed on in 1998 as country-formatted "B107.5." On March 31, 2003, the station ended the country format. An [[April Fools' Day|April Fools' Day prank]] in 2003 rebranded the station as [[rhythmic CHR]], "107.5 [[KISS-FM (brand)|Kiss-FM]]". The following day, WBBI announced it was time to say "Kiss off!" and flipped to [[classic rock]], its new permanent format, branded as "Pure Classic Rock, 107.5 The Bear." The first play on the rechristened "The Bear" was "[[Won't Get Fooled Again]]" by [[The Who]].
WBBI signed on in 1998 as country-formatted "B107.5." On March 31, 2003, the station ended the country format. An [[April Fools' Day|April Fools' Day prank]] in 2003 rebranded the station as [[rhythmic CHR]], "107.5 [[KISS-FM (brand)|Kiss-FM]]". The following day, WBBI announced it was time to say "Kiss off!" and flipped to [[classic rock]], its new permanent format, branded as "Pure Classic Rock, 107.5 The Bear." The first play on the rechristened "The Bear" was "[[Won't Get Fooled Again]]" by [[The Who]].

[[File:WBBI NEWCOUNTRYB107.5 logo.png|thumb|Logo under previous slogan]]


On September 15, 2010, WBBI changed its format from classic rock to [[classic hits]], identified as "Big 107.5". On April 15, 2013, WBBI reverted to a country format, reviving the "B107.5" identity.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/81672/wbbi-brings-country-battle-to-binghamton/ | title=WBBI Brings Country Battle to Binghamton }}</ref>
On September 15, 2010, WBBI changed its format from classic rock to [[classic hits]], identified as "Big 107.5". On April 15, 2013, WBBI reverted to a country format, reviving the "B107.5" identity.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/81672/wbbi-brings-country-battle-to-binghamton/ | title=WBBI Brings Country Battle to Binghamton }}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://b1075country.iheart.com/ New Country B107.5 website]
*[https://b1075country.iheart.com/ New Country B107.5 website]
*{{FM station data|WBBI}}
*{{FM station data|18899|WBBI}}


{{Binghamton Radio}}
{{Binghamton Radio}}

Latest revision as of 03:56, 20 February 2025

WBBI
Broadcast areaBinghamton, New York
Frequency107.5 MHz
BrandingNew Country B107.5
Programming
FormatCountry
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
WBNW-FM, WENE, WINR, WKGB-FM, WMXW
History
First air date
1998; 27 years ago (1998)
Call sign meaning
"Big Binghamton" or "Binghamton Big" (previous branding)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID18899
ClassA
ERP2,200 watts
HAAT166 meters (545 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°08′17″N 75°59′56″W / 42.138°N 75.999°W / 42.138; -75.999
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websiteb1075country.iheart.com

WBBI (107.5 FM, "New Country B107.5") is a commercial radio station licensed to Endwell, New York, and serving the Greater Binghamton area. The station is owned by iHeartMedia and broadcasts a country music format. The station's studios are located in Vestal, and its transmitter is on Robinson Hill Road in Endicott.

History

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WBBI signed on in 1998 as country-formatted "B107.5." On March 31, 2003, the station ended the country format. An April Fools' Day prank in 2003 rebranded the station as rhythmic CHR, "107.5 Kiss-FM". The following day, WBBI announced it was time to say "Kiss off!" and flipped to classic rock, its new permanent format, branded as "Pure Classic Rock, 107.5 The Bear." The first play on the rechristened "The Bear" was "Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who.

Logo under previous slogan

On September 15, 2010, WBBI changed its format from classic rock to classic hits, identified as "Big 107.5". On April 15, 2013, WBBI reverted to a country format, reviving the "B107.5" identity.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBBI". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WBBI Brings Country Battle to Binghamton".
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