WUFF-FM
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WUFF-FM is a commercial radio station in Eastman
, Georgia
, U.S.A broadcasting on 710 AM
and 97.5 FM
. Big WUFF's studios are located at 731 College Street in Eastman.
The first commercial radio station in Eastman, Georgia was licensed to O'Quinn Broadcasting and hit the airwaves in September 1961. The frequency was 1580 AM, and the call letters were WPFE, or "We Pull For Eastman".
Broadcasting power and coverage area were expanded in the 1970s. The call letters were changed to WUFF (Wake Up For Fun), and the company became known as Big WUFF Radio. WUFF began AM/FM simulcasting. The AM Frequency changed to 710, and the FM Frequency 92.1 was added. For many years, Big WUFF Radio was primarily a pop/rock station, but there was something for everyone. Country and especially gospel music were driving forces in the market.
In 1992, WUFF-FM changed frequencies from 92.1 FM to 97.5 FM. and increased its broadcasting power and coverage area.
In late 1997, Big WUFF began broadcasting 24 hours a day. Previously, the stations went off the air between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
In 2004, Steve Sellars purchased WUFF AM/FM from Farnell O'Quinn for $450,000.http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA448599.html In 2006, the station increased its broadcasting power and coverage area once again and began broadcasting in stereo.
In May of 2007, long time morning show host Buddy Leach left WUFF radio. Greg Grantham stepped in as morning man and Stephen B as afternoon host. Chris Screws worked the evening shift. In September of 2010, Screws debuted a new two-hour segment called "Hometown Howling" that features local, independent artists and bands. "Hometown Howling" can be heard from 12 a.m. until 2 a.m. each Friday night.
In October of 2010, Grantham took over the duties of station manager in addition to his other jobs as programming director, morning show host, and host of the "Saturday Night Country Club."
Country music is currently the dominant musical format, except on Sundays when both WUFF 710 AM and WUFF 97.5 FM air religious programming and gospel music.
WUFF is a supporter of high school athletics. Wolf Country 97.5 is the official home of Dodge County Indian sports. The Dodge County Indians football games are called by Dr. Clark Carroll and Dr. Emory Peacock. The station has been broadcasting the games since the 1970s. WUFF usually carries the broadcasts of boys and girls basketball games once the playoffs begin each season. Dodge County Indians baseball games have been broadcast exclusively on WUFF since the 2009 season by Quint Bush. In the Fall of 2010, WUFF began broadcasting Lady Indians softball games with broadcasting duties shared by Susan Peacock Southerland, Quint Bush, and Steve Harrison.
Current Schedule
Monday-Friday
12am-6am Country Chris Screws
6am-11am G-Man, Greg Grantham
11am-3pm Don Richardson
3pm-7pm Moose Kelly
7pm-12am Korey
Eastman, Georgia
Eastman is a city in Dodge County, Georgia, United States. The population was 13,541 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Dodge County...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
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, U.S.A broadcasting on 710 AM
AM broadcasting
AM broadcasting is the process of radio broadcasting using amplitude modulation. AM was the first method of impressing sound on a radio signal and is still widely used today. Commercial and public AM broadcasting is carried out in the medium wave band world wide, and on long wave and short wave...
and 97.5 FM
FM broadcasting
FM broadcasting is a broadcasting technology pioneered by Edwin Howard Armstrong which uses frequency modulation to provide high-fidelity sound over broadcast radio. The term "FM band" describes the "frequency band in which FM is used for broadcasting"...
. Big WUFF's studios are located at 731 College Street in Eastman.
The first commercial radio station in Eastman, Georgia was licensed to O'Quinn Broadcasting and hit the airwaves in September 1961. The frequency was 1580 AM, and the call letters were WPFE, or "We Pull For Eastman".
Broadcasting power and coverage area were expanded in the 1970s. The call letters were changed to WUFF (Wake Up For Fun), and the company became known as Big WUFF Radio. WUFF began AM/FM simulcasting. The AM Frequency changed to 710, and the FM Frequency 92.1 was added. For many years, Big WUFF Radio was primarily a pop/rock station, but there was something for everyone. Country and especially gospel music were driving forces in the market.
In 1992, WUFF-FM changed frequencies from 92.1 FM to 97.5 FM. and increased its broadcasting power and coverage area.
In late 1997, Big WUFF began broadcasting 24 hours a day. Previously, the stations went off the air between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
In 2004, Steve Sellars purchased WUFF AM/FM from Farnell O'Quinn for $450,000.http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA448599.html In 2006, the station increased its broadcasting power and coverage area once again and began broadcasting in stereo.
In May of 2007, long time morning show host Buddy Leach left WUFF radio. Greg Grantham stepped in as morning man and Stephen B as afternoon host. Chris Screws worked the evening shift. In September of 2010, Screws debuted a new two-hour segment called "Hometown Howling" that features local, independent artists and bands. "Hometown Howling" can be heard from 12 a.m. until 2 a.m. each Friday night.
In October of 2010, Grantham took over the duties of station manager in addition to his other jobs as programming director, morning show host, and host of the "Saturday Night Country Club."
Country music is currently the dominant musical format, except on Sundays when both WUFF 710 AM and WUFF 97.5 FM air religious programming and gospel music.
WUFF is a supporter of high school athletics. Wolf Country 97.5 is the official home of Dodge County Indian sports. The Dodge County Indians football games are called by Dr. Clark Carroll and Dr. Emory Peacock. The station has been broadcasting the games since the 1970s. WUFF usually carries the broadcasts of boys and girls basketball games once the playoffs begin each season. Dodge County Indians baseball games have been broadcast exclusively on WUFF since the 2009 season by Quint Bush. In the Fall of 2010, WUFF began broadcasting Lady Indians softball games with broadcasting duties shared by Susan Peacock Southerland, Quint Bush, and Steve Harrison.
Current Schedule
Monday-Friday
12am-6am Country Chris Screws
6am-11am G-Man, Greg Grantham
11am-3pm Don Richardson
3pm-7pm Moose Kelly
7pm-12am Korey