WNGE (99.5
FM, "99.5 K-Rock") is a
radio station
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licensed to
Negaunee, Michigan
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, broadcasting an
active rock
Active rock is a radio format used by many commercial radio stations across the United States and Canada. Active rock stations play a balance of new hard rock songs with valued classic rock favorites, normally with an emphasis on the harder edge o ...
format. The station first went on the air in July 2001. The station transmits its signal from an antenna with a height of with an
effective radiated power
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of 3,600 watts located atop a hill in
Marquette Township just west of the city of
Marquette.
In July 2020, WNGE changed their format from classic hits to active rock, branded as "99.5 K-Rock".
Two Marquette Radio Stations Change Format Ahead of Sale
Northpine.com - July 8, 2020 The format moved from sister station WUPK 94.1 FM, which switched to soft adult contemporary
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as "The Breeze."
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Radio stations established in 2001
Active rock radio stations in the United States
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