Broadcast area | Meridian, Mississippi |
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Frequency | 106.9 MHz |
Branding | 106.9 The Eagle |
Programming | |
Format | College Radio |
Ownership | |
Owner | Meridian Community College Foundation |
History | |
Former call signs | WMMZ (1998) WMLV (1998–2005) WKZB (2005–2011) |
Technical information [1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 82188 |
Class | A |
ERP | 2,300 watts |
HAAT | 164 meters |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Website | meridiancc |
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