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==History== |
==History== |
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On [[December 14]] [[1950]], radio station '''KYMA''' began broadcasting at 1400 kilocycles on the AM dial with 250 watts of power as a [[Mutual Broadcasting System|Mutual]]/[[Don Lee (broadcaster)|Don Lee]] network affiliate.<ref name=KYMA_start /> The station changed its call sign to '''KVOY''' in January 1957, then to '''KEZC''' in May 1984, and finally to '''KJOK''' in January 1997. |
On [[December 14]] [[1950]], radio station '''KYMA''' began broadcasting at 1400 kilocycles on the AM dial with 250 watts of power as a [[Mutual Broadcasting System|Mutual]]/[[Don Lee (broadcaster)|Don Lee]] network affiliate.<ref name=KYMA_start /> It was later a [[NBC Radio]] affiliate for the [[Imperial Valley]] until the early 1970's. The station changed its call sign to '''KVOY''' in January 1957, then to '''KIVY''' in 1972, then to '''KEZC''' in May 1984, and finally to '''KJOK''' in January 1997. |
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The [[KYMA]] call letters were revived in Yuma as a television station in 1987. |
The [[KYMA]] call letters were revived in Yuma as a television station in 1987. |
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KJOK's programming includes local news and weather with Jennifer Blackwell, the Radio Factor with Bill O'Reilly, Oldies music programming, and the Arizona Diamondbacks. AP News coverage is provided at the top of each hour. |
KJOK's programming includes local news and weather with Jennifer Blackwell, the Radio Factor with [[Bill O'Reilly]], Oldies music programming, and carries live games of the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]]. AP News coverage is provided at the top of each hour. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 23:31, 23 October 2009
| Broadcast area | Yuma |
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| Frequency | 1400 kHz |
| Branding | Oldies Radio K-Jock |
| Programming | |
| Format | Oldies |
| Affiliations | Jones Radio Network, Westwood One, AP Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Monstermedia, LLC |
| History | |
First air date | December 14 1950 |
Former call signs | KEZC(1984-1997)[1] KVOY (1957-1984)[2][3] KYMA (1950-1957)[4] |
Call sign meaning | K-JOCK |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 39616 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 32°39′6.00″N 114°39′4.00″W / 32.6516667°N 114.6511111°W |
| Links | |
| Website | kjokyuma.com |
KJOK (1400 AM) is a radio station broadcasting an Oldies format. Licensed to Yuma, Arizona, USA, the station is currently owned by Monstermedia, LLC.
History
On December 14 1950, radio station KYMA began broadcasting at 1400 kilocycles on the AM dial with 250 watts of power as a Mutual/Don Lee network affiliate.[4] It was later a NBC Radio affiliate for the Imperial Valley until the early 1970's. The station changed its call sign to KVOY in January 1957, then to KIVY in 1972, then to KEZC in May 1984, and finally to KJOK in January 1997.
The KYMA call letters were revived in Yuma as a television station in 1987.
KJOK's programming includes local news and weather with Jennifer Blackwell, the Radio Factor with Bill O'Reilly, Oldies music programming, and carries live games of the Arizona Diamondbacks. AP News coverage is provided at the top of each hour.
References
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC CDBS Database. Retrieved 2008-08-22.
- ^ "Your Yuma Radio Log", Yuma Daily Sun, The, p. p. 8, 1957-01-11
{{citation}}:|page=has extra text (help); Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Radio Listing", Yuma Daily Sun, The, p. p. 6, 1957-01-13
{{citation}}:|page=has extra text (help); Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b "Sale of KVOY Is Announced", Yuma Daily Sun, The, p. p. 1, 1960-04-19
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External links
- Template:AMQ
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- KJOK in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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