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==History== |
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In 1989, WSSY switched call letters to WKTA, and began to program a hard rock and heavy metal format as "G-Force 1330." The rock format was the brainchild of local Chicago radio personality [[Guy Giuliano]], known to listeners as "The G-Ster." |
In 1989, WSSY switched call letters to WKTA, and began to program a hard rock and heavy metal format as "G-Force 1330." The rock format was the brainchild of local Chicago radio personality [[Guy Giuliano]], known to listeners as "The G-Ster." For several years the format was successful, and brought positive press for WKTA via the [[Chicago Tribune]], [[Chicago Sun-Times]], and [[WMAQ-TV|NBC 5 News]]. Later, G-Force would emerge into a new format known as "Rebel Radio" under G-Force alumnist Scott Davidson. WKTA would became a flagship station for the hard rock network, which was syndicated to other stations in the midwest. Rebel Radio continues to air on WKTA Sundays. |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 18:29, 18 August 2009
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| Frequency | 1330 kHz |
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| Branding | Chicago's Radio Station |
| Programming | |
| Format | World Ethnic |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Polnet Communications, Ltd. |
| History | |
Former call signs | WEAW (1981-1987) WSSY (1987-1990) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 52909 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 5,000 watts day 17 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°8′23.00″N 87°53′9.00″W / 42.1397222°N 87.8858333°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | no |
| Website | pclradio.com |
WKTA (1330 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a World Ethnic format. Licensed to Evanston, Illinois, USA the station serves the Chicago area. The station is currently owned by Polnet Communications, Ltd..[1]
History
In 1989, WSSY switched call letters to WKTA, and began to program a hard rock and heavy metal format as "G-Force 1330." The rock format was the brainchild of local Chicago radio personality Guy Giuliano, known to listeners as "The G-Ster." For several years the format was successful, and brought positive press for WKTA via the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, and NBC 5 News. Later, G-Force would emerge into a new format known as "Rebel Radio" under G-Force alumnist Scott Davidson. WKTA would became a flagship station for the hard rock network, which was syndicated to other stations in the midwest. Rebel Radio continues to air on WKTA Sundays.
References
- ^ "WKTA Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
- Station Home Page
- Chicago Radio Rock Wars: G-Force 1330
- Facility details for Facility ID WKTA ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database