WKGB-FM

WKGB-FM
Broadcast areaGreater Binghamton
Frequency92.5 MHz
Branding92.5 KGB
Programming
FormatActive rock
Ownership
Owner
WBBI, WBNW-FM, WENE, WINR, WMXW
History
First air date
February 11, 1989 (1989-02-11)
Call sign meaning
East Coast variant of KGB-FM
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID34451
ClassA
ERP1,450 watts
HAAT206 meters (676 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°6′48.3″N 75°51′7.7″W / 42.113417°N 75.852139°W / 42.113417; -75.852139
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Website925kgb.iheart.com

WKGB-FM (92.5 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Conklin, New York, United States, and serving Greater Binghamton. Owned by iHeartMedia, Inc., it airs an active rock format branded as "92.5 KGB". The studios are on North Jensen Road in Vestal.

WKGB-FM's transmitter is off Windy Hill Road in Binghamton, about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of downtown. In addition to a standard analog transmission, WKGB-FM is available online via iHeartRadio.

History

WKGB-FM signed on the air on February 11, 1989.[2] At the time, the station aired an album-oriented rock (AOR) format. WKGB-FM took its call letters from legendary West Coast rock station KGB-FM San Diego. After several decades, WKGB-FM and KGB-FM became sister stations, both owned by iHeartMedia.

In 2000, WKGB-FM was acquired by Clear Channel Communications. Clear Channel changed its name to iHeartMedia in 2014. For several years, WKGB-FM carried Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx a weeknight national radio show featuring the music of Mötley Crüe and other active rock and heavy metal music artists. It was discontinued at the end of 2017.

Programming

WKGB-FM carries the nationally syndicated program Rover's Morning Glory in AM drive time.[3] Most of the other DJs voice-track their shows from iHeart stations in other cities.

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WKGB-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010 page D-378. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  3. ^ "In Brief - September 13, 2013". FMQB.com. Friday Morning Quarterback, Inc. September 13, 2013. Archived from the original on March 14, 2014. Retrieved September 15, 2013. Syndicated talk show Rover's Morning Glory has added two new affiliates with the addition of Rock WKGB/Binghamton and Classic Rock WAMX/Huntington.
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