WBOM
WBOM is a radio station licensed to Meriden, Connecticut. broadcasting a talk radio format. WBOM is part of a three station simulcast, along with 610 WSNG, Torrington and the home base, 1360 WDRC, Hartford. The three stations use the slogan "The Talk of Connecticut" featuring a local morning show and syndicated programs the rest of the day, including Michael Savage. The station is owned by Red Wolf Broadcasting and features programming from Fox News Radio, Talk Radio Network and Westwood One. The station provides a blend of issue-oriented talk, news and information.History
The station's original construction permit was granted by the Federal Communications Commission on January 2, 1947; it was initially assigned the call sign WMMB, but changed to WMMW on March 4. It began broadcasting June 8, 1947, on 1470 kHz with 1000 watts of power. The station was licensed to Silver City Crystal Company.
On March 5, 2014, Buckley Broadcasting announced that it would sell its Connecticut radio stations, including WMMW, to Connoisseur Media. The sale was completed on July 7, 2014 at a price of $7,922,035. Connoisseur sold WMMW, along with the other Talk of Connecticut stations, WDRC-FM in Hartford, and W272DO in New Haven, to Red Wolf Broadcasting for $8 million in January 2018; the sale was completed on March 29, 2018.
The call sign was changed to WBOM on April 28, 2020.
