WBRF
WBRF (98.1 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Galax, Virginia, and serving Southwestern Virginia, Southside Virginia and the western Piedmont Triad, including Winston-Salem. It is owned and operated by Blue Ridge Radio, Inc., with studios and offices on Poplar Knob Road in Galax. WBRF plays a mix of Classic country, Bluegrass and Americana music. Most programming is simulcast on WKBA 1550 and 93.1 in the Roanoke, Virginia.
| Broadcast area | Southwestern Virginia Southside Virginia Piedmont Triad |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 98.1 FM MHz |
| Branding | Classic Country 98-1 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic Country - Bluegrass - Americana |
| Affiliations | CBS News Radio MRN Radio PRN Radio Virginia News Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Blue Ridge Radio, Inc. |
| WKBA | |
| History | |
First air date | December 15, 1961 |
Former call signs | WBOB-FM (1961–1985) WBRF (1985-Present) |
Call sign meaning | Blue Ridge Family Radio |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 5986 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 100,000 watts horizontal polarization 96,000 watts vertical |
| HAAT | 535 meters (1,755 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°33′34.0″N 80°49′25.0″W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | WBRF Webstream |
| Website | WBRF Online |
WBRF has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts horizontal polarization and 96,000 watts vertical. The transmitter is on Fishers Peak Road in Lowgap, North Carolina, near the Virginia border.
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