WJKY

Last updated
WJKY
Broadcast areaJamestown/Russell Springs, Kentucky
Frequency 1060 kHz
BrandingESPN Radio 1060
Programming
Format Sports radio
Affiliations Jones Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerLake Cumberland Broadcasters
WJRS
History
First air date
September 3, 1967;56 years ago (1967-09-03) [1]
Call sign meaning
W Jamestown,KentuckY [2]
Technical information [3]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 36305
Class D
Power 1,000 watts day
HAAT 110 metres (360 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
37°01′31″N85°03′23″W / 37.02528°N 85.05639°W / 37.02528; -85.05639
Translator(s) W293DK (106.5 MHz, Jamestown)
Links
Public license information
Webcast none
Website lakercountry.com

WJKY (1060 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Sports radio format. It is licensed to Jamestown, Kentucky, United States, and serving the Russell County, Kentucky area, including Jamestown and Russell Springs. The station is owned by Lake Cumberland Broadcasters and is affiliated with ESPN Radio. [4] [5]

The station is a sister station to WJRS FM radio, and the two stations share its broadcast facilities and transmitter located 2804 South US 127 on the south side of Russell Springs.

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References

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  2. "Call Letter Origins". Radio History on the Web.
  3. "Facility Technical Data for WJKY". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. "WJKY Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  5. ESPN Radio Affiliate List - ESPN Radio - ESPN