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{{Infobox radio station {{Infobox radio station
| name = WRBO | name = WRBO
| logo = 103.5 WRBO logo.svg | logo =
| city = ] | city = ]
| area = ] | area = ]
| branding = ''103.5 WRBO'' | branding = ''103.5 WRBO''
| frequency = 103.5 ] | frequency = 103.5 ]
| airdate = 1966 (as WNAU) | airdate = {{start date|1966}} (as WNAU)
| format = ] | format = ]
| erp = 100,000 ]s | erp = 100,000 ]s
| haat = 179 meters | haat = {{convert|179|m|ft|sp=us}}
| class = C1 | class = C1
| facility_id = 7075 | facility_id = 7075
| licensing_authority = ]
| callsign_meaning = '''R'''&'''B''' '''O'''ldies | callsign_meaning = "R&B Oldies"
| former_callsigns = WNAU (1966–1979)<br />WOKM (1979–1982)<Br />WOKM-FM (1982–1984)<br />WWKZ (1984–1998) | former_callsigns = {{ubl|WNAU (1966–1979)|WOKM (1979–1982)|WOKM-FM (1982–1984)|WWKZ (1984–1998)}}
| affiliations = ] | affiliations = ]
| owner = ] | owner = ]
| licensee = Radio License Holding CBC, LLC | licensee = Radio License Holding CBC, LLC
| sister_stations = ], ], ] | sister_stations = ], ], ]
| webcast = | webcast = <br>
| website = | website =
}} }}


'''WRBO''' (103.5 ]) is a ] licensed to ], and serving the ] metropolitan area. Owned by ], WRBO has an ] format playing both current and classic R&B music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ratings.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/arb075|title=#51 Memphis|publisher=Radio Online|access-date=May 17, 2018}}</ref> The station's studios are located at the Memphis Radio Group building in East Memphis, and the transmitter site is in ]. '''WRBO''' (103.5 ]) is a ] licensed to ], and serving the ]. Owned by ], WRBO has an ] ] playing both current and classic R&B music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ratings.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/arb075|title=#51 Memphis|publisher=Radio Online|access-date=May 17, 2018}}</ref> The station's studios are located at the Memphis Radio Group building in East Memphis, and the transmitter site is in ].


==History== ==History==
From 1966 to 1998, the 103.5 frequency was licensed to ] serving the ] area. The station's call letters were '''WNAU''' from 1966 to 1979.<ref>{{citation|title=White's Radio Log|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Radio-TV-Experimenter/Radio-TV-Experimenter-1966-10-11.pdf|work=Radio-TV Experimenter|date=October–November 1966|volume=21|issue=2|page=108}}</ref> In 1979, WNAU's call letters changed to '''WOKM''' (later '''WOKM-FM''' in 1982). In 1984, the call letters changed to '''WWKZ''', and the station had a ] format branded "KZ-103".<ref name=callsign /><ref name="Elkins 1996">{{cite web|url=http://www.djournal.com/lifestyle/radio-stations/article_093cba90-71e7-571b-bedb-c6424fccdc81.html|title=Radio stations|last=Elkins|first=Ashley|place=Roswel Tupelo|work=Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal|date=October 23, 1996|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref> WWKZ became among the first FM radio stations with studios in Tupelo when it moved there in 1986.<ref name="Elkins 1996"/> From 1966 to 1998, the 103.5 frequency was licensed to ], serving the ] area. The station's call letters were WNAU from 1966 to 1979.<ref>{{citation|title=White's Radio Log|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Radio-TV-Experimenter/Radio-TV-Experimenter-1966-10-11.pdf|work=Radio-TV Experimenter|date=October–November 1966|volume=21|issue=2|page=108}}</ref> In 1979, WNAU's call letters changed to WOKM (later WOKM-FM in 1982). In 1984, the call letters changed to WWKZ, and the station had a ] format branded "KZ-103".<ref name=callsign /><ref name="Elkins 1996">{{cite web|url=http://www.djournal.com/lifestyle/radio-stations/article_093cba90-71e7-571b-bedb-c6424fccdc81.html|title=Radio stations|last=Elkins|first=Ashley|place=Roswel Tupelo|work=Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal|date=October 23, 1996|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref> WWKZ became among the first FM radio stations with studios in Tupelo when it moved there in 1986.<ref name="Elkins 1996"/>


In 1997, Massachusetts-based Barnstable Broadcasting purchased WWKZ from Radio South in ] and started plans to move the station to the larger ] market.<ref name="Short Takes 1997"/> Effective May 1, 1998, WWKZ was re-licensed to ] serving the Memphis area, with call letters WRBO and broadcasting from a transmitter in nearby ]. Its R&B format branded "Soul Classics" began in June 1998.<ref name=callsign>{{Cite web|url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=7075&Callsign=WRBO7075|title = Call Sign History}}</ref><ref name="Hanas 1998">{{cite web|url=https://www.memphisflyer.com/backissues/issue486/media486.htm|title=Urban Assault Vehicle|last=Hanas|first=Jim|work=The Memphis Flyer|date=June 11, 1998|access-date=April 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991002050018/https://www.memphisflyer.com/backissues/issue486/media486.htm|archive-date=October 2, 1999|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Short Takes 1997">{{cite web|url=https://www.memphisflyer.com/backissues/issue438/cr438b.htm|title=Short takes|work=The Memphis Flyer|date=July 10, 1997|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991007125349/https://www.memphisflyer.com/backissues/issue438/cr438b.htm|archive-date=October 7, 1999|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref> In 1997, Massachusetts-based Barnstable Broadcasting purchased WWKZ from Radio South in ], and started plans to move the station to the larger ], market.<ref name="Short Takes 1997"/> Effective May 1, 1998, WWKZ was re-licensed to ], serving the Memphis area, with call letters WRBO and broadcasting from a transmitter in nearby ]. Its R&B format branded "Soul Classics" began in June 1998.<ref name=callsign>{{Cite web|url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=7075&Callsign=WRBO7075|title = Call Sign History}}</ref><ref name="Hanas 1998">{{cite web|url=https://www.memphisflyer.com/backissues/issue486/media486.htm|title=Urban Assault Vehicle|last=Hanas|first=Jim|work=The Memphis Flyer|date=June 11, 1998|access-date=April 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991002050018/https://www.memphisflyer.com/backissues/issue486/media486.htm|archive-date=October 2, 1999|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Short Takes 1997">{{cite web|url=https://www.memphisflyer.com/backissues/issue438/cr438b.htm|title=Short takes|work=The Memphis Flyer|date=July 10, 1997|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991007125349/https://www.memphisflyer.com/backissues/issue438/cr438b.htm|archive-date=October 7, 1999|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref>


In 2004, ] purchased WRBO from Barnstable.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20040129005898/en/Citadel-Broadcasting-Acquire-4-Radio-Stations-Barnstable|title= Citadel Broadcasting to Acquire 4 Radio Stations from Barnstable Broadcasting |publisher=Citadel Broadcasting|date=January 29, 2004|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref> ] bought Citadel and all its stations in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2017/12/01/owner-of-several-memphis-radio-stations-files.html|last=Allison|first=David|title=Owner of several Memphis radio stations files Chapter 11 bankruptcy |work=Memphis Business Journal|date=December 1, 2017|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cumulus-buy-citadel-24-billion-166618|title=Cumulus Media to Buy Citadel Broadcasting in $2.4 Billion Deal|last=Bond|first=Paul|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=March 10, 2011|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref> In 2004, ] purchased WRBO from Barnstable.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20040129005898/en/Citadel-Broadcasting-Acquire-4-Radio-Stations-Barnstable|title= Citadel Broadcasting to Acquire 4 Radio Stations from Barnstable Broadcasting |publisher=Citadel Broadcasting|date=January 29, 2004|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref> ] bought Citadel and all its stations in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2017/12/01/owner-of-several-memphis-radio-stations-files.html|last=Allison|first=David|title=Owner of several Memphis radio stations files Chapter 11 bankruptcy |work=Memphis Business Journal|date=December 1, 2017|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cumulus-buy-citadel-24-billion-166618|title=Cumulus Media to Buy Citadel Broadcasting in $2.4 Billion Deal|last=Bond|first=Paul|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=March 10, 2011|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref>


In 2011, WRBO began phasing in Adult R&B currents while continuing to play classic R&B. In 2011, WRBO began phasing in adult R&B currents while continuing to play classic R&B.


The station currently airs the ] ''] Morning Show'' and ''The ] Show''. Its main competitor is ], whose Urban AC direction reflects more currents. Because of this shift to Urban AC, ] added WRBO to its Urban AC reporting panel in March 2012.<ref> from All Access (March 9, 2012)</ref> The station currently airs the ] ''] Morning Show'' and ''The ] Show''. Its main competitor is ], whose Urban AC direction reflects more currents. Because of this shift to Urban AC, ] added WRBO to its Urban AC reporting panel in March 2012.<ref> from All Access (March 9, 2012)</ref>


WRBO was the radio flagship station for ] (]) games until the 2010–11 season, after which ]-owned ] picked up the Grizzlies' broadcast rights.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2011/08/18/Media/Grizzlies-Radio.aspx|title= Walking In Memphis: Grizzlies Move Radio Broadcasts To ESPN-Affiliated Stations|work=Sports Business Daily|access-date=May 17, 2018|date=August 18, 2011}}</ref> WRBO was the radio flagship station for ] (]) games until the 2010–11 season, after which ]-owned ] picked up the Grizzlies' broadcast rights.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2011/08/18/Media/Grizzlies-Radio.aspx|title= Walking In Memphis: Grizzlies Move Radio Broadcasts To ESPN-Affiliated Stations|work=Sports Business Daily|access-date=May 17, 2018|date=August 18, 2011}}</ref>
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==References== ==References==
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Radio station in Como, Mississippi
WRBO
Broadcast areaMemphis metropolitan area
Frequency103.5 MHz
Branding103.5 WRBO
Programming
FormatUrban adult contemporary
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
Sister stationsWGKX, WKIM, WXMX
History
First air date1966 (1966) (as WNAU)
Former call signs
  • WNAU (1966–1979)
  • WOKM (1979–1982)
  • WOKM-FM (1982–1984)
  • WWKZ (1984–1998)
Call sign meaning"R&B Oldies"
Technical information
Licensing authorityFCC
Facility ID7075
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT179 meters (587 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Listen Live (iHeart)
Website1035wrbo.com

WRBO (103.5 FM) is a radio station licensed to Como, Mississippi, and serving the Memphis metropolitan area. Owned by Cumulus Media, WRBO has an urban adult contemporary format playing both current and classic R&B music. The station's studios are located at the Memphis Radio Group building in East Memphis, and the transmitter site is in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

History

From 1966 to 1998, the 103.5 frequency was licensed to New Albany, Mississippi, serving the Tupelo area. The station's call letters were WNAU from 1966 to 1979. In 1979, WNAU's call letters changed to WOKM (later WOKM-FM in 1982). In 1984, the call letters changed to WWKZ, and the station had a Top 40 format branded "KZ-103". WWKZ became among the first FM radio stations with studios in Tupelo when it moved there in 1986.

In 1997, Massachusetts-based Barnstable Broadcasting purchased WWKZ from Radio South in Meridian, Mississippi, and started plans to move the station to the larger Memphis, Tennessee, market. Effective May 1, 1998, WWKZ was re-licensed to Como, Mississippi, serving the Memphis area, with call letters WRBO and broadcasting from a transmitter in nearby Olive Branch, Mississippi. Its R&B format branded "Soul Classics" began in June 1998.

In 2004, Citadel Broadcasting purchased WRBO from Barnstable. Cumulus Media bought Citadel and all its stations in 2011.

In 2011, WRBO began phasing in adult R&B currents while continuing to play classic R&B.

The station currently airs the syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show and The D.L. Hughley Show. Its main competitor is KJMS, whose Urban AC direction reflects more currents. Because of this shift to Urban AC, Mediabase added WRBO to its Urban AC reporting panel in March 2012.

WRBO was the radio flagship station for Memphis Grizzlies (National Basketball Association) games until the 2010–11 season, after which Entercom-owned WMFS AM and FM picked up the Grizzlies' broadcast rights.

Logo under former slogan

References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WRBO". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "#51 Memphis". Radio Online. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  3. "White's Radio Log" (PDF), Radio-TV Experimenter, vol. 21, no. 2, p. 108, October–November 1966
  4. ^ "Call Sign History".
  5. ^ Elkins, Ashley (October 23, 1996). "Radio stations". Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. Roswel Tupelo. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  6. ^ "Short takes". The Memphis Flyer. July 10, 1997. Archived from the original on October 7, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  7. Hanas, Jim (June 11, 1998). "Urban Assault Vehicle". The Memphis Flyer. Archived from the original on October 2, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  8. "Citadel Broadcasting to Acquire 4 Radio Stations from Barnstable Broadcasting". Citadel Broadcasting. January 29, 2004. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  9. Allison, David (December 1, 2017). "Owner of several Memphis radio stations files Chapter 11 bankruptcy". Memphis Business Journal. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  10. Bond, Paul (March 10, 2011). "Cumulus Media to Buy Citadel Broadcasting in $2.4 Billion Deal". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  11. "Mediabase Makes Panel Changes" from All Access (March 9, 2012)
  12. "Walking In Memphis: Grizzlies Move Radio Broadcasts To ESPN-Affiliated Stations". Sports Business Daily. August 18, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2018.

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