KWAM
| File:KWAM logo.png | |
| Broadcast area | Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 990 kHz |
| Branding | KWAM 990 Talk Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 35873 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 10,000 watts day 450 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°8′4.00″N 90°5′38.00″W / 35.1344444°N 90.0938889°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | kwam990.com |
KWAM (990 AM) 'The New Voice of Memphis' is a radio station licensed to Memphis, Tennessee, USA, the station is currently owned by Legacy Media.[1][2] The "K" in its call sign related to the fact that the transmitter is located in West Memphis, Arkansas, on the west side of the Mississippi River (the boundary line between the "K" and "W" call signs), even though the station is licensed to Memphis.
The current, local, on air talent includes Chris Wade (M-F from 6AM-8AM), Marybeth Conley (M-F from 12PM-1PM), and Earle Farrel 4 Memphis (M-F from 3PM-6PM). The 'Variety Hour' (M-F 8AM-9AM) has a variety of hosts (hence the name) who talk about a wide range of subjects. Nationally Syndicated shows include The Herman Cain Show, Clark Howard, The Schnitt Show with Todd Schnitt, and The Norman Goldman Show. Weekend Shows include Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, Dr. Joy Browne, Big Billy Kinder Outdoors, and The Paul Parent Garden Show.
History
It was originally owned by the "Dee" Rivers Group, which also owned WEAS-FM in Springfield/Savannah, Georgia; and WGOV (now WGUN) in Valdosta, Georgia; among other stations in Georgia and Florida.
The station's previous owner, Concord Media Group, sold KWAM to Legacy Media in 2007.[3]
References
- ^ "KWAM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "KWAM Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- ^ "Deals," Broadcasting & Cable, January 15, 2007.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID KWAM ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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