WBIG (AM)

WBIG
Broadcast areaFox Valley
Frequency1280 kHz
BrandingAM 1280 WBIG
Programming
FormatTalk/home shopping/sports
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
  • William H. Pollack
  • (Auril Broadcasting LLC)
WRMN
History
First air date
December 13, 1938 (1938-12-13)
Former call signs
  • WMRO (1938–1989)
  • WYSY (1989–1991)
Call sign meaning
"The Big One"
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID5217
ClassB
Power
  • 1,000 watts day
  • 500 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
41°46′10.1″N 88°14′44.3″W / 41.769472°N 88.245639°W / 41.769472; -88.245639
Translator105.5 MHz W288EA (Aurora)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.1280wbig.com

WBIG (1280 kHz; "The Big One") is an AM radio station broadcasting a mixed-format of talk, home shopping, and sports. Licensed to Aurora, Illinois, it serves the Fox Valley. The station is owned by Auril Broadcasting LLC.