WDCG

WDCG
Broadcast areaResearch Triangle
Frequency105.1 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingG105
Programming
FormatTop 40 (CHR)
SubchannelsHD2: Classic Hip-Hop (95.3 The Beat)
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
WNCB, WRDU, WTKK, W237BZ
History
First air date
February 29, 1948 (1948-02-29)
Former call signs
WDNC-FM (1948–1974)
Call sign meaning
"Durham's Country Giant" (previous format)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID53597
ClassC1
ERP73,000 watts
HAAT339 meters (1,112 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
35°42′50.6″N 78°49′3″W / 35.714056°N 78.81750°W / 35.714056; -78.81750
Translators
Links
Public license information
Webcast
Websiteg105.iheart.com

WDCG (105.1 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Durham, North Carolina, and serving the Research Triangle radio market. It airs a Top 40 (CHR) format and is owned by iHeartMedia with studios on Smoketree Court in Raleigh's Highwoods Office Park. WDCG carries several nationally syndicated programs on weekdays: The Fred Show from WKSC-FM Chicago, hosted by Christopher "Fred" Frederick, in morning drive time, and On Air with Ryan Seacrest in early afternoons.

WDCG has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 73,000 watts. The transmitter and tower are off Ten-Ten Road in Apex. WDCG broadcasts in the HD Radio format. The HD2 subchannel plays classic hip-hop as "95.3 The Beat." It feeds two FM translators at 95.1 and 95.3 MHz.