WBIM-FM

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WBIM-FM (91.5 FM) is a non-commercial, educational radio station broadcasting 24/7 from the campus of Bridgewater State University. The station has a mostly alternative and indie rock format during regular automation, but the station does have many specialty shows which cater to such formats as R&B, metal, jazz, hip hop, sports, 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. with the playing of Queen's "Body Language" (no specific reason given, it was just what was on the turntable at the time).

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