WMOI
 | |
| Broadcast area | Galesburg / Monmouth and Vicinity |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 97.7 FM (MHz) |
| Branding | Sunny 97.7 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult Contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Prairie Radio Communications (Sale to Robbins-Treat Resources, LLC pending) power = |
| WAIK, WRAM | |
| History | |
First air date | December 2, 1967[1] |
Former call signs | WVPC-FM (1967-1977)[2] WDRL (1977-1979)[2][3] WDRL-FM (1979-1981)[3] |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 3,400 watts |
| HAAT | 134 meters (440 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Available on website |
| Website | www.977wmoi.com |
WMOI 97.7 FM is a radio station broadcasting an Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Monmouth, Illinois, the station serves the Monmouth/Galesburg area. WMOI is owned by Prairie Radio Communications.[4]
History
The station began broadcasting December 2, 1967, and held the call sign WVPC-FM.[1][2] In the 1970s, WVPC-FM aired a MOR format, along with an increasing amount of country music programming.[1][5][6] The station was an affiliate of the Mutual Broadcasting System.[1][5][6] In 1977, the station's call sign was changed to WDRL, and in 1981 its call sign was changed to WMOI.[2][3]
On October, 3rd 2018, WPW Broadcasting announced a sale of their Monmouth clusters WMOI and WRAM to Monmouth-based "Robbins-Treat Resources, LLC. WAIK is not part of the sale as it remains on Prairie Radio Communications for now.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting. 1971. p. B-65. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ a b c d History Cards for WMOI, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ a b c Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ "Our Stations", Prairie Radio Communications. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ a b 1974 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting. 1974. p. B-66. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ a b Broadcasting Yearbook 1977, Broadcasting. 1977. p. C-65. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ Two Monmouth radio sold
External links
- WMOI's website
- ‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› WMOI in the FCC FM station database
- WMOI in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
40°53′24″N 90°36′32″W / 40.890°N 90.609°W
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