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WDBX

WDBX is a radio station broadcasting an free-form community radio format. Licensed to Carbondale, Illinois, United States. the station serves the Marion-Carbondale (IL) area. The station is currently owned by local 501(c)3 nonprofit under the name Heterodyne Broadcasting.

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WDBX
Broadcast area
Marion-Carbondale (IL) area
Frequency91.1 MHz
BrandingCommunity Radio for Southern Illinois
Programming
Format Free-form
AffiliationsPacifica Radio
Ownership
OwnerHeterodyne Broadcasting Company
History
First air date
January 11, 1996
Technical information1
Licensing authority
FCC
27099
ClassA
ERP3,000 watts
HAAT40 meters
Transmitter coordinates
37°43′43.10″N 89°12′57.30″W / 37.7286389°N 89.2159167°W / 37.7286389; -89.2159167
Links
Public license information
Webcast[1]
Websitewdbx.org

WDBX (91.1 FM, "Community Radio for Southern Illinois") is a radio station broadcasting an free-form community radio format. Licensed to Carbondale, Illinois, United States. the station serves the Marion-Carbondale (IL) area. The station is currently owned by local 501(c)3 nonprofit under the name Heterodyne Broadcasting.2

History

WDBX became officially licensed and operational at the start of 1996.3 It serves as an outlet for local programming with many of the DJs and staff being from the local area.4 Apart from serving the Carbondale-Marion area, the station is capable of covering the entirety of Jackson and Williamson County as well certain areas within the counties of Franklin, Johnson, Perry, Saline, and Union.5 Apart from local programs, some shows are syndicated from Pacifica Radio. WDBX also dabbles in high school athletics with broadcasts of Murphysboro Red Devils football and boys basketball games in a partnership with River Radio of Southern Illinois.6

References

References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WDBX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "FM Query Results -- Audio Division (FCC) USA". transition.fcc.gov. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  3. "WDBX Licenses". publicfiles.fcc.gov. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  4. "About WDBX – WDBX". Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  5. "WDBX-FM Radio Station Coverage Map". radio-locator.com. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  6. "Red Devils Radio - Sports Zone MHS". Red Devils Radio - Sports Zone MHS. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
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