WGWG Timeline

1909 –

KCBS becomes first AM station in nation (San Francisco, Ca.)

1939 –

A new frequency is launched as four FM stations hit the airwaves this summer

1948 –

33 1/3 LP Record introduced by Columbia Records – and becomes the new standard

1961 –

WGWG established as a radio club

1974 –

WGWG signs on the air at 88.3 FM 5,000 watts offering “Beautiful Music” and The Afternoon Rock Show

1979 –

The Sony Walkman portable cassette player in introduced. Within a few years, cassette tapes become the standard for consumers

1982 –

Sony introduces the first compact disc (CD) player. Billy Joel’s 52^nd Street became the first full album released.

1990 –

The World Wide Web launches a new revolution

1993 –

WGWG transitions to a 50,000 watt FM signal

1993 –

World Wide Web expands with the introduction of the Mosaic browser

1993 –

First Internet Radio Station was launched

1998 –

WGWG.org launches online stream

1999 –

WGWG begins offering original local programming with live in-studio music performances, talk shows, movie reviews, high school football and more. Singer/Songwriter Don Conoscenti becomes first musical guest.

2001 –

Apple launches iTunes

2001 –

Apple introduces first digital jukebox … the iPod

2001 –

Satellite Radio Launches with XM Radio Launches

2004 –

WGWG gets remote broadcast van known as “Pete”

2005 –

WGWG.org begins offering limited archives of radio interviews and live In-studio music

2005 –

Pandora Music is launched

2007 –

Soundcloud audio distribution platform is launched

2009 –

WGWG launches presence on social media (Facebook and Twitter)

2011 –

WGWG available on the Tune-in Radio App

2011 –

“Pete” the Van is retired and “Cheech” is introduced as new WGWG van

2013 –

WGWG.org offers enhancements including downloads and on-demand programming available through soundcloud, facebook and twitter.