WAKV

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WAKV
Broadcast area (Daytime)
(Nighttime)
Frequency 980 kHz
Branding98.9 Jethro FM
Programming
Format Classic country
AffiliationsGreat Lakes Radio Network and USA Network
Ownership
OwnerVintage Radio Enterprises, LLC
History
First air date
1958 (as WDMC)
Former call signs
WQXC (6/29/84-9/4/98)
WOAM (2/9/81-6/29/84)
WAOP (?-2/9/81)
WDMC (1958-?)
Technical information
Facility ID 22122
Class D
Power 1,000 watts (Daytime)
101 watts (Nighttime)
Translator(s) 98.9 W255DF (Otsego)
105.1 W286AU (Kalamazoo)
Links
Website jethro.fm

WAKV (980 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic country format. Licensed to Otsego, Michigan, it first began broadcasting in 1958 with the WDMC call sign.

Contents

In February 2021 WAKV changed their format from adult standards/oldies to classic country, branded as "98.9 Jethro FM". [1]

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References

  1. Jethro Expands to Kalamazoo Radioinsight - July 31, 2022

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