WWBR explained

Country:US
WWBR
City:Big Rapids, Michigan
Area:Big Rapids, Michigan
Branding:Big Country 100.9
Translator:
Airdate:1964 (as WBRN-FM)
Format:Country
Subchannels:HD2: Contemporary Christian "Smile FM"
HD3: News/Talk (WBRN (AM) simulcast)
Erp:6,000 watts
Haat:97 meters
Class:A
Facility Id:70505
Licensing Authority:FCC
Callsign Meaning:Big Rapids
Former Callsigns:WBRN-FM (1964-7/5/2005)
Owner:Mentor Partners
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:bigcountry1009.com
smile.fm (HD2)

WWBR (100.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Big Rapids, Michigan, it first began broadcasting in 1964 under the WBRN-FM call sign. Mornings with Etch is the Morning show host.

HD Radio

On September 7, 2025, WWBR's HD2 subchannel changed their format from classic rock (which moved to new sign-on WWRW 98.9 FM Big Rapids, branded as "Rewind 98.9") to contemporary Christian, branded as "Smile FM". WWBR-HD2's translator W256CC moved from 99.1 FM to 95.1 FM.[1]

External links

43.664°N -85.482°W

Notes and References

  1. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/308158/rewind-98-9-debuts-in-big-rapids/ Rewind 98.9 Debuts in Big Rapids