Broadcast area | Memphis metropolitan area |
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Frequency | 98.1 MHz |
Branding | 98.1 The Max |
Programming | |
Format | Mainstream rock |
Affiliations | United Stations Radio Networks Westwood One |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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WGKX, WKIM, WRBO | |
History | |
First air date | 1960 (as KOSE-FM in Osceola, AR) |
Former call signs | KOSE-FM (1960-1974) KHFO (1974-1986) KWLN (1986-1988) KMPZ (1988-1990) KPYR (1990-1992) WPYR (1992-1993) WYKL (1993-1995) WSRR-FM (1995-2005) |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 35399 |
Class | C1 |
ERP | 100,000 watts |
HAAT | 265 meters |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen live |
Website | 981themax.com |
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The new morning show was called "Danny and the Jar," featuring Danni Bruns and Chris Jarman. In December 2020, Jarman died. [5]
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