WMOK
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| Broadcast area | Southern Illinois / Paducah, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 920 AM (kHz) |
| Branding | 920 WMOK |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WREZ, WZZL | |
| History | |
First air date | February 4, 1951[1] |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| Power | 1000 watts day 750 watts night[2] |
Transmitter coordinates | 37°9′12″N 88°42′33″W / 37.15333°N 88.70917°W (day) 37°8′56″N 88°38′10″W / 37.14889°N 88.63611°W (night) |
| Translator(s) | W229DI (93.7 MHz, Metropolis) |
| Links | |
| Website | www.920wmok.com |
WMOK 920 AM is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Metropolis, Illinois, the station serves Southern Illinois, and the Paducah, Kentucky area. WMOK is owned by Withers Broadcasting, which purchased the station in 1997.[2][3]
History
The station began broadcasting on February 4, 1951, and originally ran 500 watts during daytime hours only.[1][4] The station's power was increased to 1,000 watts in 1954.[4] By 1989, the station had added nighttime operations, running 73 watts.[5] In 2008, the station's nighttime power was increased to 750 watts.[6] The station has long aired a country music format.[7][5][3]
References
- ^ a b 1972 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1972. p. B-65. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ a b WMOK, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1998, Broadcasting & Cable, 1998. p. D-139. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ a b History Cards for WMOK, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989, Broadcasting & Cable, 1989. p. B-95. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ Application for Construction Permit for Commercial Broadcast Station, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1983, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1983. p. B-75. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
External links
- WMOK's website
- Withers Broadcasting Website
- Facility details for Facility ID WMOK ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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