WLPK

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WLPK
Frequency 1580 kHz
BrandingK Mix 106.9
Programming
Format Classic hits
Ownership
OwnerRodgers Broadcasting Corporation
WIFE-FM
History
First air date
1948 (1948)
Former call signs
  • WIFE (1983-1994)
  • WCNB (1994-2006)
  • WIFE (2006-2013)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 57352
Class D
Power
  • 250 watts day
  • 5 watts night
Translator(s) 106.9 W296BA (Connersville)
Links
Public license information
Website kmix1069.com

WLPK (1580 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format. Licensed to Connersville, Indiana, the station is owned by Rodgers Broadcasting Corporation. [2]

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History

The station began broadcasting April 4, 1948, as WCNB. It was owned by The News-Examiner Company, publisher of the Connersville News-Examiner. Studios were on the second floor of the News-Examiner Building, 406 Central Avenue in Connersville. [3]

On March 17, 2014, WLPK changed its format from oldies to classic hits, branded as "K Mix 106.9" (the frequency in the branding is for FM translator W296BA 106.9 FM in Connersville).

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WLPK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. WLPK fcc.gov Accessed August 23, 2012
  3. "Indiana Daily's AM, FM Outlets Launched" (PDF). Broadcasting. April 26, 1948. Retrieved November 29, 2014.

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