WKRA-FM

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WKRA and WKRA-FM
WKRA The Change 92.7FM logo.png
Broadcast area Memphis metropolitan area
Frequency
  • WKRA: 1110kHz
  • WKRA-FM: 92.7MHz
Branding"The Change 92.7"
Programming
Format Urban gospel
Ownership
OwnerBilly R. Autry
History
First air date
WKRA: September 1, 1966;56 years ago (1966-09-01)
WKRA-FM: June 30, 1976;46 years ago (1976-06-30)
Technical information
Facility ID 5334
Class A
Power WKRA: 1,000 watts (days only)
ERP WKRA-FM: 3,000 watts
HAAT 91 meters (299 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
34°47′11″N89°25′0″W / 34.78639°N 89.41667°W / 34.78639; -89.41667
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website thechange927.com

WKRA (1110 kHz) & WKRA-FM (92.7 MHz) are commercial radio stations licensed to Holly Springs, Mississippi and serving the Memphis metropolitan area. They are owned by Billy R. Autry, and they simulcast an urban gospel radio format with some Christian talk and teaching programs. [1] The radio studios and offices are on Memphis Street in Holly Springs.

Contents

WKRA transmits with 1,000 watts non-directional. [2] , but because AM 1110 is a clear channel frequency reserved for Class A WBT in Charlotte, North Carolina, WKRA is a daytimer. It must sign off at night to avoid interference. WKRA-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 3,000 watts and broadcasts around the clock.

History

WKRA went on the air on September 1, 1966;56 years ago. WKRA-FM first signed on the air on June 30, 1976;46 years ago. [3]

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References

  1. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  2. Radio-Locator.com/WKRA
  3. "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.