WUFF-FM

WUFF-FM
Eastman, Georgia;
Frequency	97.5 MHz
Branding	Wolf Country 97.5
Programming
Format	Country music
Affiliations	Westwood One
Ownership
Owner	Dodge Broadcasting, Inc.
History
First air date	January 25, 1978; 46 years ago
Former frequencies	92.1 MHz (1978–1992)
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	21211
Class	A
ERP	4,620 watts
HAAT	113 meters (371 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	32°13′18.6″N 83°13′3.6″W / 32.221833°N 83.217667°W
Repeater(s)	710 WUFF (Eastman)
Links
Public license information	Public file; LMS;
Website	wolfcountry975.com

WUFF-FM (97.5 FM) and WUFF (710 AM) are simulcast commercial radio stations in Eastman, Georgia, United States. Big WUFF's studios are located at 731 College Street in Eastman.

History

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 callsign was 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.^{[citation needed]}

1992-present

In 1992, WUFF-FM changed frequencies from 92.1 to 97.5 MHz 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.[1] In 2006, the station increased its broadcasting power and coverage area once again and began broadcasting in stereo.

In May 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 2010, Screws debuted a new two-hour segment called "Hometown Howling" that features local, independent artists and bands.

In October 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." On October 7, 2018, WUFF 97.5FM began broadcasting GOOD NEWS GOSPEL MUSIC hosted by Al and Joann Dube from 3 to 7 pm on Sunday's.Al has over 35 years of being on the air with Southern Gospel Music.We also stream live on wolfcountry975.com .

Format and programming

Country music is currently the dominant musical format, except on Sunday mornings when WUFF-FM airs religious programming and gospel music.Good News Gospel Music from 3–7 pm with Al and Joann Dube.

WUFF is a supporter of high school athletics.^{[citation needed]} 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 football games since the 1970s. WUFF also 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.

Repeater

Call sign	Frequency	City of license	Facility ID	Class	Power (W)	Transmitter coordinates	First air date	Former call signs
WUFF	710 AM	Eastman, Georgia	21212	D	2,500 (day)	32°13′18″N 83°13′4″W / 32.22167°N 83.21778°W / 32.22167; -83.21778 (WUFF)	February 14, 1962; 62 years ago (1962-02-14)	WPFE

References

^ "Facility Technical Data for WUFF-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.

External links

History of Dodge County, Georgia 1993. Dodge County Historical Society.
Facility details for Facility ID 21211 (WUFF-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
WUFF-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

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Facility details for Facility ID 21212 (WUFF) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
WUFF in Nielsen Audio's AM station database

[1] "Facility Technical Data for WUFF-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.

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