WWWI (AM)

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WWWI
Simulcasts KLKS, Pequot Lakes
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City Baxter, Minnesota
Broadcast area Brainerd, Minnesota
Frequency 1270 kHz
BrandingTalk 100
Programming
Format Talk
Ownership
OwnerJimmy D. Birkemeyer
(R & J Broadcasting, Inc.)
KFGI, KKIN, KKIN-FM, KLKS, WWWI-FM
History
First air date
August 29, 1987 (1987-08-29) [1]
Former call signs
WJJY (1986–1994)
Technical information
Facility ID 67359
Class B
Power 5,000 watts
Translator(s) 96.3 W242DB (Baxter)
Links
Website e.rjbroadcasting.com

WWWI (1270 AM) is a radio station in Baxter/Brainerd, Minnesota airing a talk format and simulcasting KLKS 100.1 FM Pequot Lakes. Established in 1987 [1] as WJJY, the station is owned by Jimmy D. Birkemeyer's R & J Broadcasting.

Contents

On September 16, 2016, Red Rock Radio announced that it would sell WWWI to R & J Broadcasting as part of an eight station deal; [2] the sale was completed on December 21, 2016. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999 (PDF). 1999. p. D-232. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  2. Venta, Lance (September 16, 2016). "Red Rock Radio Continues Sell-Off With Two Deals". RadioInsight. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
  3. "Consummation Notice". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. December 22, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2017.

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