WDCG
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| Broadcast area | Research Triangle |
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| Frequency | 105.1 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | G105 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Top 40 (CHR) |
| Subchannels | HD2: Classic Hip-Hop (95.3 The Beat) |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks |
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| WNCB, WRDU, WTKK, W237BZ | |
| History | |
First air date | February 29, 1948 |
Former call signs | WDNC-FM (1948–1974) |
Call sign meaning | "Durham's Country Giant" (previous format) |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 53597 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 73,000 watts |
| HAAT | 339 meters (1,112 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°42′50.6″N 78°49′3″W / 35.714056°N 78.81750°W |
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| Website | g105 |
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.