WDRE

WDRE (100.5 FM, "The Drive") is a radio station broadcasting an alternative rock format. Licensed to Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United States, the station serves the Binghamton area. The station is currently owned by Equinox Broadcasting Corporation.[1][2]

For other uses, see WDRE (disambiguation).
WDRE
Broadcast areaBinghamton, New York
Frequency100.5 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingFM 100.5 THE DRIVE
Programming
FormatAlternative rock
SubchannelsHD2: Classic alternative "WDRE.fm"
AffiliationsBuffalo Bills Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerEquinox Broadcasting Corporation
WCDW
History
First air date
1992 (as WXEJ)
Former call signs
WXEJ (1992-1995)
WMTT (1995-1996)
WCDW (1996-2013)
Call sign meaning
W DRivE
Technical information
Facility ID19668
ClassA
ERP1,600 watts
HAAT196 meters (643 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°3′10.00″N 75°42′7.00″W
Translator(s)See §Translators
Links
Websitebinghamtondrive.com

History

The station went on the air as WXEJ on July 2, 1992. On April 14, 1995, the station changed its call sign to WMTT, on April 8, 1996, to WCDW, and on August 16, 2013, to the current WDRE.[3]

The Drive was formerly known as 100.5 The Met, CD 100, and later as Cool 100. From May 1995 until early 1996, The Met aired a Classic Hits format leaning heavily on rock from the 70's and 80's (similar to Rock without the Hard Edge). Early in 1996 the station changed formats, and was known as CD 100. CD 100 played a modern rock format, until a vote was taken and the format was flipped to oldies. From then, the station was known as Cool 100. On June 18, 2013, Cool 100 was simulcasted on the former WRRQ, until the format changed once again in August 2013.

On August 16, 2013 WCDW changed their call letters to WDRE, and also changed formats from oldies, back to alternative rock.[4]

Translators

In addition to the main station, WDRE is relayed by additional translators to widen its broadcast area.

Broadcast translators for WDRE
Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassFCC info
W236AP 95.1 FMBinghamton, New York14155999178 m (584 ft)DLMS
W254BH 98.7 FMEndwell, New York14615913019 m (62 ft)DLMS

References
  1. "WDRE Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "Radio Stations". www.equinoxbroadcasting.com. Archived from the original on 2017-11-11.
  3. "WDRE Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. "Alternative WDRE Returns On 100.5 The Drive In Binghamton". AllAccess.com.
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