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| frequency = 980 [[kHz]] |
| frequency = 980 [[kHz]] |
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| translator = {{Radio Relay|98.9|W255DF|Otsego}}<br>{{Radio Relay|105.1|W286AU|Kalamazoo}} |
| translator = {{Radio Relay|98.9|W255DF|Otsego}}<br>{{Radio Relay|105.1|W286AU|Kalamazoo}} |
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| airdate = 1958 (as WDMC) |
| airdate = [[1958 in radio|1958]] (as WDMC) |
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| format = [[Classic country]] |
| format = [[Classic country]] |
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| power = 1,000 [[watt]]s (Daytime)<BR>101 [[watt]]s (Nighttime) |
| power = 1,000 [[watt]]s (Daytime)<BR>101 [[watt]]s (Nighttime) |
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| webcast = |
| webcast = |
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| website = [https://www.jethro.fm jethro.fm] |
| website = [https://www.jethro.fm jethro.fm] |
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| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]] |
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'''WAKV''' ([[980 AM|980]] [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting a [[classic country]] format. Licensed to [[Otsego, Michigan]], it first began broadcasting in 1958 with the WDMC call sign. |
'''WAKV''' ([[980 AM|980]] [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting a [[classic country]] format. Licensed to [[Otsego, Michigan]], it first began broadcasting in 1958 with the WDMC call sign. |
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In February 2021 WAKV changed their format from adult standards/oldies to classic country, branded as "98.9 Jethro FM".<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/235513/jethro-expands-to-kalamazoo/ Jethro Expands to Kalamazoo] Radioinsight - July 31, 2022 |
In February 2021, WAKV changed their format from adult standards/oldies to classic country, branded as "98.9 Jethro FM".<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/235513/jethro-expands-to-kalamazoo/ Jethro Expands to Kalamazoo] Radioinsight - July 31, 2022</ref> |
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==Previous logo== |
==Previous logo== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[http://www.michiguide.com/dials/rad-a/wakv.html Michiguide.com - WAKV History] |
*[http://www.michiguide.com/dials/rad-a/wakv.html Michiguide.com - WAKV History] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{AM station data|WAKV}} |
{{AM station data|22122|WAKV}} |
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*{{FCC-LMS-Facility|200744|W255DF}} |
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*{{FXL|W255DF}} |
*{{FXL|W255DF}} |
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*{{FCC-LMS-Facility|150326|W286AU}} |
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*{{FXL|W286AU}} |
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[[Category:Classic country radio stations in the United States]] |
[[Category:Classic country radio stations in the United States]] |
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[[Category:Radio stations established in 1960]] |
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1960]] |
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{{Michigan-radio-station-stub}} |
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Latest revision as of 06:47, 13 July 2024
| Broadcast area | [1] (Daytime) [2] (Nighttime) |
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| Frequency | 980 kHz |
| Branding | 98.9 Jethro FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic country |
| Affiliations | Great Lakes Radio Network and USA Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Vintage Radio Enterprises, LLC |
| History | |
First air date | 1958 (as WDMC) |
Former call signs | WQXC (6/29/84-9/4/98) WOAM (2/9/81-6/29/84) WAOP (?-2/9/81) WDMC (1958-?) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 22122 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1,000 watts (Daytime) 101 watts (Nighttime) |
| Translator(s) | 98.9 W255DF (Otsego) 105.1 W286AU (Kalamazoo) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | jethro.fm |
WAKV (980 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic country format. Licensed to Otsego, Michigan, it first began broadcasting in 1958 with the WDMC call sign.
In February 2021, WAKV changed their format from adult standards/oldies to classic country, branded as "98.9 Jethro FM".[2]
Previous logo
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References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WAKV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Jethro Expands to Kalamazoo Radioinsight - July 31, 2022
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 22122 (WAKV) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WAKV in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 200744 (W255DF) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- W255DF at FCCdata.org
- Facility details for Facility ID 150326 (W286AU) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- W286AU at FCCdata.org
42°27′33″N 85°43′58″W / 42.45917°N 85.73278°W
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