WPBG

WPBG
Broadcast areaPeoria
Frequency93.3 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding93.3 The Drive
Programming
FormatClassic hits
Subchannels
Ownership
Owner
WMBD, WKZF, WIRL, WSWT, WXCL
History
First air date
April 1947 (1947-04) (as WMBD-FM at 92.5)
Former call signs
  • WMBD-FM (19471977)
  • WKZW (19771994)
  • WMXP (19941997)
Former frequencies
92.5 MHz (19471960s)
Call sign meaning
"Peoria's Big Oldies" (former branding)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID42114
ClassB
ERP41,000 watts
HAAT168 meters (551 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°38′7.00″N 89°32′19.00″W / 40.6352778°N 89.5386111°W / 40.6352778; -89.5386111
Translator(s)
  • HD2: 102.7 W274BM (Peoria)
  • HD3: 95.9 W240DM (Peoria)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Listen Live (HD2)
Websitewww.933thedrive.com
1027superhits.com (HD2)

WPBG (93.3 FM) is a radio station with a classic hits format, and is licensed for Peoria, Illinois. The station was formerly known as 93.3 WMBD-FM, as well as KZ-93 (WKZW) through 1994, "Mix 93.3" prior to its conversion to oldies/classic hits. The station is owned by Midwest Communications, Inc.