Broadcast area | Greater St. Louis |
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Frequency | 690 kHz |
Branding | Jubilee 690 |
Programming | |
Format | Urban Gospel |
Ownership | |
Owner | Church of God in Christ, Inc. |
History | |
First air date | 1948 |
Call sign meaning | St. Louis |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 73300 |
Class | D |
Power | 1,000 watts day 18 watts night |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen live |
Website | jubilee690.com |
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