Broadcast area | Iron Range |
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Frequency | 96.1 MHz |
Branding | 96.1 Duke FM |
Programming | |
Format | Classic country |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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WEVE-FM, WMFG, WMFG-FM, WNMT, WTBX, WUSZ | |
History | |
First air date | July 1, 1995 [1] (as KGPZ) |
Former call signs | KGPZ (1995–2017) |
Call sign meaning | DuKE FM |
Technical information [2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 36688 |
Class | C1 |
ERP | 100,000 watts |
HAAT | 176 meters (577 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 47°19′31″N93°16′18″W / 47.32528°N 93.27167°W |
Translator(s) | 98.3 MHz - W252AN (Hibbing) |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Website | 961dukefm.com |
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