WWKS

Last updated
WWKS
Frequency 96.1 MHz
BrandingKiss 96.1
Programming
Format Urban adult contemporary
Ownership
Owner
  • Ackley Media Group
  • (GARK LLC)
WVJZ, WIVI
History
First air date
May 17, 1988
Former call signs
WIVI (1988-2017)
Call sign meaning
Kiss
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 57787
Class B1
ERP 2,400 watts
HAAT 457 meters (1,500 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
18°21′33″N64°58′18″W / 18.35917°N 64.97167°W / 18.35917; -64.97167
Links
Public license information
Website amg.vi

WWKS (96.1 FM, "Kiss 96") is a radio station licensed to serve Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands. The station is owned by Gordon P. Ackley through GARK LLC. It airs an urban adult contemporary music format. [2]

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Ownership

In May 2007, WIVI was sold by Rox Radio Enterprises Inc. (Jason Ackley, president, CEO) to Gordon P. Ackley. Rox Radio, 60% owned by Gordon Ackley, assigned WIVI to GARK LLC, which is 100% owned by Ackley, for a reported $300,000. [3]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WWKS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "Fall 2007 Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  3. BIA Financial Networks (2007-05-14). "Deals". Broadcasting & Cable.