WERK

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WERK
WERK 104.9FM logo.png
Broadcast area Muncie-Marion
Frequency 104.9 MHz
Branding104.9 WERK-FM
Programming
Format Classic hits
Ownership
OwnerWoof Boom Radio Muncie License LLC
WMXQ, WLBC-FM, WBKQ, WHBU, WMUN, WLQQ
History
First air date
January 16, 1986;37 years ago (1986-01-16) (as WOKZ) [1]
Technical information
Facility ID 1723
Class A
ERP 6,000 watts
HAAT 100 meters (330 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 40°9′19.00″N85°25′48.00″W / 40.1552778°N 85.4300000°W / 40.1552778; -85.4300000
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website WERKFM.net

WERK (104.9 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station in Muncie, Indiana, serving the Muncie and Marion area. It broadcasts a classic hits radio format and is owned by Woof Boom Radio Muncie License LLC. [2]

Contents

History

The station signed on as WOKZ "KZ 105" on January 16, 1986. [1] It aired an adult contemporary and oldies format. The station's creation was delayed by a series of interference concerns that led to three stations changing frequencies. [3] To make way for WOKZ, WWHC at Hartford City and WXUS of Lafayette moved to 93.5, while WZWZ in Kokomo was relocated to 92.7, all at the new station's expense. [3] The original owner, James Beatty's L&B Broadcasting of Indianapolis, bought out competing applicants Hoosier's Favorite Station and Ben-Del Broadcasting to obtain the construction permit.

In 1991, Beatty sold WOKZ and WERK (990 AM) to American Hometown Radio. [4] The new owners changed WOKZ's call letters to WERK-FM. At first, it stunted as "Louie 105" with a loop of "Louie Louie". [5] The station relaunched as "Oldies 105" on November 20. [6]

American Hometown sold the pair of stations in 1997 to Dream Weaver Broadcasting. [7] Dream Weaver divested the AM station two years later by donating the license. [8]

In 2013, Woof Boom Radio acquired WERK from Backyard Broadcasting along with the rest of its Muncie cluster for $4.45 million. [9] On December 26, 2014, after its annual stint of airing Christmas music, WERK relaunched as "The New Sound". The format features pop, rock, and disco tunes from 1975 to 2012, with an emphasis on the 1980s. [10]

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References

  1. 1 2 "WOKZ(FM)" (PDF). Broadcasting Yearbook. 1987. p. B-100 (184). Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  2. ↑ "WURK Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. 1 2 Richie, Rodney (January 12, 1986). "'Someday' Is Thursday". Muncie Evening Press. p. D1. Retrieved June 11, 2020. (See also the correction issued by the newspaper two days later)
  4. ↑ "Transactions" (PDF). Radio & Records. July 19, 1991. p. 6. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  5. ↑ Richey, Rodney (November 19, 1991). "All 'Louie,' All the Time". The Muncie Star. p. 9. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  6. ↑ Richey, Rodney (November 20, 1991). "WOKZ Becomes WERK-FM". Muncie Star. p. 29. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Transactions" (PDF). Radio & Records. June 20, 1997. p. 6. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Transactions" (PDF). Radio & Records. February 19, 1999. p. 8. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  9. ↑ Venta, Lance (June 9, 2013). "Woof Boom Radio Acquires Backyard's Muncie Stations". RadioInsight. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
  10. ↑ Venta, Lance (December 26, 2014). "WERK Pushing Its New Sound". RadioInsight. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
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