What is happening with WBCN?

On March 15, 1968, a new sound emerged from 104.1FM that not only changed Boston radio but had a huge impact on rock music history.  The legendary Rock of  Boston is credited for breaking U2, The Police and countless other acts in the U.S. and has been a trendsetting radio station in rock radio worldwide for over 40 years. Media reports that WBCN is going away are misleading.

The WBCN music format is about to move to HD.  It will broadcast on free, terrestrial radio at 98.5FM-HD2, online at WBCN.com and on mobile phones, such as the iPhone and Blackberry.  Before BCN moves to 98.5-2FM, don't miss a 4 Day Farewell to 104.1 WBCN beginning August 8 at 10am.

TV and radio stations are upgrading to HD... and if you haven't upgraded, you've been missing out. HD radio stations offer a pure digital, high-quality transmission - with the added ability to split one radio signal into 3  different radio stations.

For those who have a traditional radio, 104.1 will become "Mix 104" (currently known as Mix 98.5).  98.5FM will become "98.5 The Sports Hub,"  Boston's first FM Sports station, featuring WBCN's Toucher & Rich, the New England Patriots and Boston Bruins.

HD1 - 98.5 The Sports Hub
With Toucher & Rich weekday mornings and the flagship for the New England Patriots and The Boston Bruins


HD2 – WBCN The Rock of Boston
40+ years of BCN rock, from The Ramones to Pearl Jam, U2 and Nirvana to Kings of Leon


HD3 - WBZ-AM - Newsradio 1030
Up to the minute local and national news, Traffic on the 3's and Boston Weather on the 10's


 

HD1 - Boston's Classic Rock, 100.7 WZLX
Featuring Karlson & McKenzie in the Morning and Classic Rock all day
 

HD2 - Radio Mojo
Boston’s ONLY Blues Station


HD3 - Free Form BCN
BCN's revolutionary spirit returns with an eclectic mix from Chuck Berry to The Clash to Coldplay