Broadcast area | Emmett and Charlevoix Counties |
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Frequency | 90.9 MHz |
Branding | Relevant Radio |
Programming | |
Format | Catholic talk |
Affiliations | Relevant Radio |
Ownership | |
Owner | Relevant Radio, Inc. |
History | |
First air date | May 2003 (as WWCZ) |
Former call signs | WWCZ (5/15/03-3/16/04) |
Call sign meaning | To Christ the King |
Technical information [1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 121256 |
Class | C2 |
ERP | 5,500 watts |
HAAT | 303.6 meters |
Translator(s) | 92.1 MHz W221CA (Gaylord) |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | www.relevantradio.com |
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