WKZI
| Broadcast area | Charleston-Mattoon area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 800 kHz |
| Branding | Word Power Family Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Word Power, Inc. |
| WLHW, WPFR-FM, WPFR (AM) | |
| History | |
First air date | December 14, 1963[1] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 73711 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 250 watts |
WKZI is a Christian radio station licensed to Casey, Illinois, broadcasting on 800 kHz AM. The station is owned by Word Power, Inc.[2]
History
The station began broadcasting December 14, 1963, and was owned by Paul Dean Ford.[3][4] The station aired a country music format from the 1960s until 1992.[5][1][3][6] The station was taken silent in 1992.[6] In 1993, WKZI was transferred to Word Power, Inc., a nonprofit controlled by the Ford family, and the station adopted its current Christian format.[7][8]
References
- ^ a b Broadcasting Yearbook 1978, Broadcasting, 1978. p. C-62. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^ AM Query Results: WKZI, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^ a b Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1978, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1985. p. B-79. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^ History Cards for WKZI, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^ 1968 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1968. p. B-50. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^ a b "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. August 19, 1992. Vol. 9, No. 33. p. 1. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. July 30, 1993. p. 6. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ^ "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. September 22, 1993. Vol. 10, No. 38. p. 1. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
External links
- ‹The template AMQ is being considered for deletion.› WKZI in the FCC AM station database
- WKZI in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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