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==History== |
==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 " |
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 "Brant Miller." 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== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 07:52, 17 September 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 "Brant Miller." 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