WNGE

WNGE (99.5 FM, "99.5 K-Rock") is a radio station licensed to Negaunee, Michigan, broadcasting an active rock format. The station first went on the air in July 2001. The station transmits its signal from an antenna with a height of 430 feet (130 m) with an effective radiated power of 3,600 watts located atop a hill in Marquette Township just west of the city of Marquette.

For the television station in Nashville, Tennessee that previously used these calls, see WKRN-TV.
WNGE
CityNegaunee, Michigan
Broadcast area
Frequency99.5 MHz
Branding99.5 K-Rock
Programming
FormatActive rock
AffiliationsMichigan Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerSovereign Communications
History
First air date
July 2001
Call sign meaning
NeGauneE
Technical information
Facility ID78159
ClassA
ERP3,600 watts
HAAT131 meters (430 ft)

In July 2020, WNGE changed their format from classic hits to active rock, branded as "99.5 K-Rock".[1] The format moved from sister station WUPK 94.1 FM, which switched to soft adult contemporary as "The Breeze."

References
  1. Two Marquette Radio Stations Change Format Ahead of Sale Northpine.com - July 8, 2020

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