WYBB
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WYBB is an active rock
music formatted radio station
in Charleston, South Carolina
. The station is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) to Folly Beach
and broadcasts with a effective radiated power
(ERP) of 50 kW on 98.1 FM.
On April 23, 2002, 98 Rock dropped John Boy and Billy
for Howard Stern
after WAVF
dropped Stern. After several years, program director Mike Allen said Stern's show was number one with men 25-54. He also said that despite problems other stations had, advertisers were supporting Stern, and that the station used a system of delays to guard against insppropriate material.
On January 1, 2004, the station stunted with a montage of songs and clips for a day as "Sound Effects Radio". Clips of sound effects were played from 12 Midnight New Years Day until 6am on January 2, 2004. At 6 A.M., Stern came on with announcements that a big change was coming at 10 AM. At 10 AM the montage was "fired" by a sound clip of Donald Trump
saying the phrase "You're Fired" from "The Apprentice
" TV show and "98X" was born. The first song on the air was "Guerrilla Radio
" from Rage Against the Machine
.
On October 18, 2010, Bubba The Love Sponge began airing daily 6-10am and 98X rebranded to 98 Rock.
Active rock
Active rock is a radio format used by many commercial radio stations across the United States and Canada. Active rock plays contemporary rock artists with a mix of songs common in the classic rock radio format.-Format background:...
music formatted radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is the second largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It was made the county seat of Charleston County in 1901 when Charleston County was founded. The city's original name was Charles Towne in 1670, and it moved to its present location from a location on the west bank of the...
. The station is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
(FCC) to Folly Beach
Folly Beach, South Carolina
Folly Beach is a city, located on historic Folly Island, in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,117 at the 2000 census. As defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, and used by the U.S...
and broadcasts with a effective radiated power
Effective radiated power
In radio telecommunications, effective radiated power or equivalent radiated power is a standardized theoretical measurement of radio frequency energy using the SI unit watts, and is determined by subtracting system losses and adding system gains...
(ERP) of 50 kW on 98.1 FM.
Station history
98.1 signed on July 4, 1988, as WYBB with an Album Rock format known as "98 Rock". The station took on a more classic rock sound in the 1990s. 98 Rock was able to hold its own against newcomer classic rock station WRFQ throughout the 1990s.On April 23, 2002, 98 Rock dropped John Boy and Billy
John Boy and Billy
John Isley and Billy James, known as John Boy & Billy, named after "John-Boy Harris and brother Bross Harris", are American radio hosts based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their comedic morning program The John Boy & Billy Big Show broadcasts from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m...
for Howard Stern
Howard Stern
Howard Allan Stern is an American radio personality, television host, author, and actor best known for his radio show, which was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2005. He gained wide recognition in the 1990s where he was labeled a "shock jock" for his outspoken and sometimes controversial style...
after WAVF
WAVF
WKZQ-FM is an Alternative rock radio station licensed to Forestbrook, South Carolina and serves the Grand Strand area. The NextMedia outlet is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to broadcast at 96.1 MHz with an effective radiated power of 8,500 watts...
dropped Stern. After several years, program director Mike Allen said Stern's show was number one with men 25-54. He also said that despite problems other stations had, advertisers were supporting Stern, and that the station used a system of delays to guard against insppropriate material.
On January 1, 2004, the station stunted with a montage of songs and clips for a day as "Sound Effects Radio". Clips of sound effects were played from 12 Midnight New Years Day until 6am on January 2, 2004. At 6 A.M., Stern came on with announcements that a big change was coming at 10 AM. At 10 AM the montage was "fired" by a sound clip of Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Donald John Trump, Sr. is an American business magnate, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have...
saying the phrase "You're Fired" from "The Apprentice
The Apprentice (U.S. TV series)
The Apprentice is an American reality television show hosted by real estate magnate, businessman and television personality Donald Trump, created by Mark Burnett and broadcast on NBC...
" TV show and "98X" was born. The first song on the air was "Guerrilla Radio
Guerrilla Radio
"Guerrilla Radio" is the second track from the 1999 album The Battle of Los Angeles by the band Rage Against the Machine. The band won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance for this song. It has remained one of their signature tracks...
" from Rage Against the Machine
Rage Against the Machine
Rage Against the Machine is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1991, the group's line-up consists of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist and backing vocalist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello and drummer Brad Wilk...
.
On October 18, 2010, Bubba The Love Sponge began airing daily 6-10am and 98X rebranded to 98 Rock.