WBEN-FM

WBEN-FM (95.7 MHz, "95.7 BEN FM") is a commercial radio station licensed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The station is owned by Beasley Broadcast Group and broadcasts an adult hits radio format. The studios and offices are in Bala Cynwyd and the broadcast tower is on Wigard Avenue in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia at (40°2′19.7″N 75°14′12.8″W).

WBEN-FM
Broadcast areaDelaware Valley
Frequency95.7 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding95.7 BEN FM
Programming
FormatAdult hits
SubchannelsHD2: WJBR.com (Adult contemporary)
Ownership
Owner
WMGK, WMMR, WPEN, WTEL, WTMR, WWDB, WXTU
History
First air date
March 14, 1949 (1949-03-14) (as WFLN)
Former call signs
  • WFLN (1949-1956)
  • WFLN-FM (1956-1997)
  • WXXM (1997-1999)
  • WEJM (1999-2001)
  • WMWX (2001-2005)
Call sign meaning
Benjamin Franklin
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID22308
ClassB
ERP
  • 8,900 watts (analog)
  • 175 watts (digital)
HAAT350 meters (1,150 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°02′20″N 75°14′13″W
Links
Public license information
Webcast
Website957benfm.com
wjbr.com (HD2)

The station plays a mix of 1970s, 1980s and 1990s hits, with some current hot adult contemporary singles. Named after Benjamin Franklin, BEN-FM's slogan is "Playing Anything We Feel Like." The formula originated in Canada as Jack FM. Unlike many adult hits stations, WBEN-FM uses DJs. The station imaging is handled by Howard Cogan, the former voice of Jack FM. Actor John O'Hurley of the TV show Seinfeld previously did the station imaging.

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