WKAI

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WKAI
WKAI K100 logo.png
Broadcast area Macomb, Illinois
Burlington, Iowa
Keokuk, Iowa
Frequency 100.1 MHz
BrandingK 100
Programming
Format Contemporary Hit Radio/Sports Radio
Ownership
Owner
WJEQ, WLMD, WMQZ, WNLF [1]
History
First air date
6 June 1966[ citation needed ]
Former call signs
WKAI-FM (1966–1984)
Call sign meaning
to match original callsign of WCAZ
Technical information
Facility ID 60016
Class B1
ERP 25,000 watts
HAAT 86 meters (282 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 40°32′1.0″N90°51′45.0″W / 40.533611°N 90.862500°W / 40.533611; -90.862500 (NAD83)
Links
Website www.illinoisnewsnow.com/macombnewsnow/wkai-fm/

WKAI is a 25,000[ citation needed ] watt FM radio station on 100.1 MHz in Macomb, Illinois, in west-central Illinois. WKAI has been on the air since June 6, 1966. [2] It is owned by Fletcher Ford, through licensee Virden Broadcasting Corp.

Contents

Survey after survey shows K-100 to be the most popular radio station in McDonough County.[ citation needed ] K-100 features contemporary hit music of the 80's, 90's and today along with local news, weather, sports and chances to win prizes several times each day. K-100 also carries live play-by-play of Macomb High School football and basketball, and other special sports broadcasts throughout the year.

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References

  1. 1 2 Colchester Radio, Inc. (2009-02-04). "FCC 323: OWNERSHIP REPORT FOR COMMERCIAL BROADCAST STATIONS (file no. BOS-20090209ADM)". Federal Communications Commission . Retrieved 2009-07-25.
  2. ↑ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook. R.R. Bowker. 2007. WKAI ( FM ) — Co - owned with WLRB ( AM ) .June 6 , 1966 : 100.1 mhz ; 3.08 kw . 463 ft .
  3. ↑ United States. Federal Communications Commission (1965–1966). Federal Communications Commissions Report. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 1613.
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