Broadcast area | Memphis metropolitan area |
---|---|
Frequency | 830 kHz |
Branding | Buenas Nuevas (Good News) |
Programming | |
Format | Spanish Christian |
Ownership | |
Owner |
|
History | |
First air date | September 24, 1947 (as KBOA in Kennett, Missouri) |
Former call signs | KBOA (1947 [1] -1995) [2] KOTC (1995-2013) [2] WUMY (2013-2014) [2] WGUE (2014-2017) [2] |
Call sign meaning | "Memphis Y 105.5" (former branding for WGUE under country format) |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 33672 |
Class | D |
Power | 3,000 watts days only |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°7′1″N90°0′59″W / 35.11694°N 90.01639°W |
Translator(s) | 105.5 W288BJ (Memphis) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen live |
Website | buenasnuevas |
WUMY (830 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting a Spanish language Christian radio format. It is licensed to Memphis, Tennessee, and is owned by the Ministry Outreach Foundation, through licensee MOF-Christian Media I, LLC.
WUMY is a daytimer, powered at 3,000 watts non-directional. [3] It broadcasts on the clear channel frequency of 830 AM, reserved for Class A WCCO Minneapolis. To avoid interference, WUMY must sign off at night. Programming is heard around the clock on 250 watt FM translator W288BJ at 105.5 MHz.
On September 24, 1947 , the station first signed on the air. It was originally licensed to Kennett, Missouri, and had the call sign KBOA. [1] In 2014, it took the call letters WGUE.
On November 30, 2017, WGUE swapped call letters with sister station WUMY. WGUE is now heard on 1180 AM and WUMY moved to 830 AM.
Effective October 1, 2018, the station was sold to MOF-Christian Media, along with translator 105.5 W288BJ, for $706,823. It adopted a Spanish language Christian format. [4]
WUMY can also be heard at 105.5 MHz, through an FM translator.
Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | Facility ID | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) | Class | FCC info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W288BJ | 105.5 | Memphis, Tennessee | 140009 | 250 | 142.6 m (468 ft) | D | FCC LMS |
WWRI is a radio station licensed to West Warwick, Rhode Island, and serving the Providence metropolitan area. The station is owned by Chris DiPaola, through licensee DiPonti Communications, LLC, and broadcasts a classic rock radio format.
WUBG is a Spanish CHR station licensed to serve Methuen, Massachusetts. It has an FM translator, W287CW, at 105.3 MHz. The station is called "LatinX". The WUBG transmitter is located in Andover, while W287CW's transmitter is in Medford. The station is owned by Costa-Eagle Radio Ventures Limited Partnership—a partnership between Pat Costa and The Eagle-Tribune
KTRW is a locally owned AM radio station licensed to Opportunity, Washington, and serving the Spokane metropolitan area. It airs a Christian talk and teaching radio format for part of its day, with adult standards heard in several time slots by day and most of the night. Though it uses the KTW call sign in its marketing, KTRW is not related to the original Seattle radio station KTW which was at 1250 kHz and is now called KKDZ.
WBRI is a daytimer radio station licensed to Indianapolis, Indiana, serving the Indianapolis metropolitan area. It broadcasts a Christian talk and teaching radio format and is owned by the Wilkins Radio Network, Inc. The broadcast license is held by Heritage Christian Radio, Inc. WBRI is one of the oldest Christian talk stations in the United States, starting the format in 1964.
WHLS is an alternative rock radio station licensed to Port Huron, Michigan, with a power output of 1,000 watts, covering much of St. Clair County, Michigan. It is the oldest continuously operating radio station serving St. Clair County. The station is owned by Radio First and broadcasts from studios on Huron Avenue in Downtown Port Huron. Its programming is also simulcasted on FM Translator W288BT, licensed to St. Clair, Michigan at 105.5 MHz, with an effective radiated power of 49 watts.
WOWW is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Germantown, Tennessee, and serving the Memphis metropolitan area. WOWW carries a Top 40 (CHR) radio format and calls itself "B97.7". It is owned and operated by Flinn Broadcasting Corporation. The studios and offices are in Southaven, Mississippi.
WGUE is a commercial AM radio station in Turrell, Arkansas, serving the Memphis metropolitan area. WGUE is owned by Butron Media Corporation and airs a Regional Mexican radio format. The transmitter is off Legion Road in West Memphis, Arkansas.
KGGR is a commercial radio station, licensed to Dallas, Texas and serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. It is owned by MARC Radio Group and airs an urban gospel radio format, in place since 1990. The call sign stands for Great Gospel Radio.
WWAC is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Ocean City, New Jersey, and serving the Atlantic City area of the Jersey Shore. It is owned by WIBG, LLC, and broadcasts a Spanish-language Contemporary Hits radio format. WWAC is co-owned with WIBG-FM, an oldies station licensed to Avalon, New Jersey.
KFIA is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting a Christian talk and teaching format. Licensed to Carmichael, California, the station serves the Sacramento metropolitan area. The station is currently owned by New Inspiration Broadcasting Company, Inc. which is a part of Salem Communications.
WYKG is a commercial AM radio station licensed to the suburb of Covington, Georgia. The station serves the Atlanta metropolitan area and is currently owned by Danny Wilson, through licensee Light Media Holdings, Inc.
WSOL-FM is a commercial radio station known as V101.5. It is licensed to Yulee, Florida, and serves the Jacksonville metropolitan area and Southeast Georgia. Owned and operated by iHeartMedia, Inc., it broadcasts an Urban Adult Contemporary radio format. WSOL-FM's studios are located on Central Parkway in Jacksonville's Southside district. The transmitter is off McKendree Road in Kingsland, Georgia, a couple of miles from the Georgia-Florida border.
KZTS is a commercial radio station in Little Rock, Arkansas. The station is owned by Salem Media Group, and broadcasts a gospel music radio format.
WRUB is a commercial FM radio station broadcasting a Spanish contemporary hits format. Licensed to Sarasota, Florida, it serves the Sarasota / Bradenton / Tampa Bay Areas. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc., with studios on West Gandy Boulevard in Tampa.
WLGZ-FM is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Webster, New York, and serving the Rochester metropolitan area. It broadcasts an Oldies/Classic Hits radio format and is owned by DJRO Broadcasting LLC. The radio studios and offices are in Rochester's east side.
WLKF is a commercial radio station licensed to Lakeland, Florida, and serving Central Florida. It broadcasts a talk radio format and is owned by Hall Communications, Inc.
WKAT is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish-language Christian radio format, known as "Radio Vida." Licensed to Miami, Florida, the station is owned by Nelson Volatire, through licensee Radio Piment Book, Inc.
KDAZ is a commercial radio station in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It airs a combination of syndicated talk radio shows and Christian radio programming. It is owned by Pan American Broadcasting Co., Inc.
KLOC is an AM radio station licensed to Turlock, California, and serving the Modesto metropolitan area. It airs a Spanish-language Catholic radio format and is owned by La Favorita Radio Network, Inc.
KHCB is a commercial AM radio station owned by Houston Christian Broadcasters, Inc. It is licensed to League City, Texas, and serves Greater Houston. KHCB airs a Spanish-language Christian radio format. The studios and offices are on South Boulevard in Houston.