WBIM-FM (91.5 FM) is a non-commercial, educational radio station broadcasting 24/7 from the campus of

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. The station has a mostly alternative and

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format during regular automation, but the station does have many specialty shows which cater to such formats as R&B,

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, jazz, hip hop,

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, decade specific, and many other formats. Licensed to Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States, the station is owned by Bridgewater State University.

History

WBIM-FM went on the air November 1, 1972, as a non-commercial 10-watt Class D FM station. On April 2, 1982, at 3p.m., WBIM-FM increased its power to the current 180 watts (ERP, H/V). On July 7, 1982, WBIM-FM switched to stereo at 7p.m.

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