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WNBH/New Bedford MA Adds 101.3, Launches ''BIG 101.3''


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Hall Communications announces the addition of a new FM frequency for WNBH-AM (1340) in New Bedford, MA, at FM translator 101.3. Following the launch of the new live FM frequency, WNBH dropped talk programming and launched "Big 101.3" on Monday at noon. "Big 101.3" will play Classic Hits from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Core artists include Prince, Madonna, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Huey Lewis & The News and Janet Jackson, among others.

"These are some of the biggest Top 40 hits ever played on the radio," said Hall Communications VP/Programming Bob Walker. "Top 40 radio in the 70's, 80's and 90's was big and exciting. We are bringing that sound back to New Bedford. These artists made FM Top 40 radio big for so many years. Now they are all on one exciting new radio station in New Bedford. This is going to be big."

"WNBH has a long history of serving New Bedford and the South Coast," said WNBH and WCTK-WPVD/Providence VP/General Manager Tom Wall. We are excited to bring WNBH to FM and serve New Bedford with this exciting new brand.

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