WRAM

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WRAM
Broadcast area Galesburg / Monmouth and Vicinity
Frequency 1330 kHz
BrandingWRAM 1330AM 95.7FM
Programming
Format Classic Country
Ownership
OwnerRobbins-Treat Resources, LLC
WMOI
History
First air date
May 1957 [1]
Technical information
Licensing authority
 FCC
Class D
Power 1,000 watts day
50 watts night
Translator(s) 95.7 W239DB (Monmouth)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website www.1330wram.com

WRAM (1330 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic country format. Licensed to Monmouth, Illinois, the station serves Monmouth and the Galesburg area. WRAM is owned by Robbins-Treat Resources, LLC.

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History

WRAM began broadcasting on May 5, 1957, and ran 1,000 watts during daytime hours only. [1] [2] It was owned by Prairieland Broadcasters. [2] In 1971, the station was sold to Monmouth Broadcasting for $170,000. [2] [3] In 1977, it was sold to Coleman Broadcasting for $246,000. [2] [4] In 1986, the station was sold to KCD Enterprises for $325,000. [5] [6] [7] [8] In 1997, WRAM was sold to WPW Broadcasting, along with 97.7 WMOI, for $1.7 million. [9] [10]

Logo while on the 94.1 frequency WRAM 1330-94.1 logo.jpg
Logo while on the 94.1 frequency

On October 3, 2018, WPW Broadcasting announced a sale of their Monmouth stations WMOI, WRAM, and WRAM's translator at 94.1, to Monmouth-based Robbins-Treat Resources, LLC for $168,000. [11] [12] The sale was consummated on December 28, 2018

Translator

The station is also heard at 95.7 MHz, through a translator in Monmouth, Illinois.

Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class FCC info
W239DB95.7 FM Monmouth, Illinois 1439712500  m (0  ft)D LMS

References

  1. 1 2 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook , Broadcasting, 1971. p. B-65. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 History Cards for WRAM, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Ownership changes", Broadcasting . January 18, 1971. p. 72. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Ownership changes", Broadcasting . July 11, 1977. p. 45. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Transactions", Radio & Records . November 29, 1985. p. 10. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Ownership Changes", Broadcasting . December 2, 1985. p. 108. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  7. ↑ Application Search Details – BAL-19851114FB, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  8. ↑ Public Notice Comment – BAL-19851114FB, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Transactions", Radio & Records . November 21, 1997. p. 6. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Changing Hands", Broadcasting & Cable . November 24, 1997. p. 40-41. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Two Monmouth radio stations sold", WGIL. October 3, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  12. ↑ Jacobson, Adam. "Wetterling’s WPW Deal: Oh, Yeah … A Translator, Too", Radio & Television Business Report. November 30, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2019.

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