WGMD
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WGMD (92.7 FM) is a radio station licensed to serve Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Sussex County and the five other counties known as Delmarva. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2020. The station has been owned by the same family since 1980. In 2022, the company transitioned its ownership when the next generation purchased WGMD from its original owners. Resort Broadcasting Company, LLC, which operated WGMD from 1980 to 2022 is now DataTech Digital which includes WUSX in Seaford. Both air a News, talk, and Sports radio format.[2] The station has been assigned these call letters by the Federal Communications Commission since March 30, 1980.[3]
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On December 1, 2021, WGMD began simulcasting on WUSX 98.5 FM Seaford.[4]
The station's registered trademark is "The TALK Of Delmarva".
Format
WGMD, The Talk of Delmarva, can be heard on 92.7 or 98.5. Some shows and special events can be viewed at TheTalkofDelmarva.com or IndustryNewsOnline.com. The Talk of Delmarva features 11 hours of local programming featuring Mike Bradley, Jake Smith, MJ Powell, and Max Powers. Syndicated radio includes Dan Bongino, Rob Carson, Charlie Kirk, Mark Levin, Sean Hannity, BIll O'Reilly, Rita Crosby, and George Noory. Weekend programming includes local talk with Max Powers, the Rehoboth Foodie, The Pet Show, The Car Doctor, and The Dirt Doctor, among others.[5] WGMD is also an affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles Radio Networks and NASCAR on weekends.
Local and regional news
In 2018 and 2019 WGMD was recognized as Best News and Best Sports station downstate by the readers of Delaware Today magazine.[6]
Additionally, WGMD News placed in the 2020 national competition of the National Federation of Press Women.
As a radio affiliate of the Maryland News Network, WGMD broadcasts daily agricultural reports, daily morning and afternoon traffic reports and other features of local and regional interests.
National news
Local and regional news is supplemented by Fox News.[citation needed]
Weather
Hourly Weather and Marine Weather services are provided by AccuWeather.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WGMD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Winter 2008 Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
- ^ US 98.5 Salisbury Flips To WGMD Simulcast Radioinsight - December 2, 2021
- ^ WGMD’s program schedule.
- ^ WGMD 92.7FM - Rehoboth Beach, DE
External links
- WGMD official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 55906 (WGMD) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WGMD in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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