WMKT

Last updated
WMKT
Broadcast area Traverse City-Petoskey
Frequency 1270 kHz
Branding102.3 & 103.3FM 1270AM WMKT
Programming
Format Talk
Affiliations Fox News Radio
Compass Media Networks
Westwood One
Michigan IMG Sports Network
Ownership
OwnerMacDonald Garber Broadcasting
WLXT, WSRT, WKHQ-FM, WZTC, WLXV, WMBN
History
First air date
July 20, 1974 (as WVOY) [1]
Former call signs
WKHQ (6/9/86-7/14/89)
WKOS (5/1/86-6/9/86)
WVOY (1974-5/1/86)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Class B (AM)
D (FM)
Power 27,000 watts day
5,000 watts night (AM)
ERP 250 watts (FM)
Translator(s) 102.3 W272CR (Petoskey)
103.3 W277DY (Petoskey)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website wmktthetalkstation.com

WMKT (1270 AM) is a radio station licensed to Charlevoix, Michigan, broadcasting a talk radio format. The station also broadcasts on two FM translators on W272CR 102.3 (formerly 92.1) and W277DY 103.3 and streams online. The station features local programming with local news and weather forecasts by Nick Rhudy every weekday during the 6 AM to Noon hours. Nick Rhudy also has a daily, local radio show from 5 PM to 6 PM, "Talk of the North with Nick Rhudy. The rest of the station's lineup are from syndicated sources. The station is a Fox News Radio affiliate. [2] [3]

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References

  1. https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1976/C-1%20%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201976.pdf [ dead link ]
  2. "WMKT AM 1270 Charlevoix - Michiguide.com Dials (M)". www.michiguide.com. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
  3. "FCCInfo Results". www.fccinfo.com. Retrieved 2021-01-19.

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