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WGEZ
Beloit, Wisconsin; United States;
Broadcast area	Janesville, Wisconsin
Frequency	1490 kHz
Branding	Iron Country 101.9 and 1490
Programming
Format	Classic country
Affiliations	Westwood One
Ownership
Owner	Scott Thompson; (Big Radio);
Sister stations	WBEL, WWHG
History
First air date	September 26, 1948
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	24995
Class	C
Power	1,000 watts (unlimited)
Transmitter coordinates	42°29′45″N 89°1′3″W / 42.49583°N 89.01750°W
Translator(s)	See § Translator
Links
Public license information	Public file; LMS;
Webcast	Listen live
Website	www.ironcountry.fm

WGEZ (1490 AM; "Iron Country") is a radio station broadcasting a classic country music format. Licensed to Beloit, Wisconsin, United States, the station serves the Janesville area. The station is owned by Scott Thompson, through licensee Big Radio.^[2] WGEZ, features programming from Westwood One, Its programming is simulcast on translator station W270CW (101.9 FM).

History

WGEZ began broadcasting September 26, 1948, on 1490 kHz with 100 watts of power (full-time). The station, a Mutual affiliate, was licensed to Beloit Broadcasting Company.^[3] In 2008, the station was affiliated with The True Oldies Channel.^[4] A purchase agreement, dated September 16, 2014, shows WGEZ being sold by Alliance Communications, Inc. to Big Radio, from Monroe, Wisconsin. Big Radio also owns WEKZ AM-FM, WFRL, WFPS, WQLF, WBEL, and WWHG. The sale to Big Radio, at a price of $150,000, was consummated on December 31, 2014. On August 3, 2016, WGEZ switched formata from oldies to classic country