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WPKE-FM
Frequency103.1 MHz
BrandingClassic Rock 103.1 FM
Programming
FormatClassic rock
AffiliationsPremiere Radio Networks
Ownership
OwnerEast Kentucky Broadcasting
History
First air date
1974
Former call signs
WRAU (1990-1993)
Call sign meaning
PiKEville[1]
Technical information
Facility ID32973
ClassA
ERP1,200 watts
HAAT226 meters
Transmitter coordinates
37°27′57.00″N 82°33′4.00″W / 37.4658333°N 82.5511111°W / 37.4658333; -82.5511111
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewpke.com

WPKE-FM (103.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Classic rock format. Licensed to Coal Run, Kentucky, USA, the station is currently owned by East Kentucky Broadcasting and features programming from United Stations Radio Network and Premiere Radio Networks.[2]

History

previous logo

The station went on the air as WECL then changed to WRAU on 1990-06-01. On 1993-12-27, the station changed its call sign to the current WPKE.[3]

Previously, this station was adult contemporary "Mix 103.1".[4]

References

  1. ^ "Call Letter Origins". Radio History on the Web.
  2. ^ "WPKE-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ "WPKE Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. ^ "WPKE-FM - The Mix 103.1 Pikeville, KY". radiotime.com. Retrieved 2009-11-24.