WJKK

WJKK
Broadcast areaJackson and Vicksburg
Frequency98.7 MHz
BrandingMix 98.7
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatAdult contemporary
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
Ownership
OwnerNew South Radio (since 1994)
WHJT, WIIN, WUSJ, WYOY
History
First air date
March 19, 1966; 58 years ago (1966-03-19)[1]
Former call signs
WQMV (1966–12/1/1986)
WCKO (12/1/1986–1989)
WIIN (1989–7/6/1995)
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID8177
ClassC1
ERP52,000 watts
HAAT391.4 meters (1,284 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
32°11′29″N 90°24′22″W / 32.19139°N 90.40611°W / 32.19139; -90.40611
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitemix987.com

WJKK (98.7 FM) is a mainstream adult contemporary radio station. Although licensed to Vicksburg, the station serves the Jackson area. During most of November and December, the station flips to All-Christmas music.

The station is currently owned by Meridian-based New South Radio. Its studios are located in Ridgeland and the transmitter site is in Raymond. The station operates with an Effective radiated power (ERP) of 52,000 watts, making it a class C1 station.[3]

History

The station first signed on March 19, 1966. For many years they played a country music format. However, they flipped to a variety of soft rock in 1997, starting a new era for the station.

More recently the station has been becoming more upbeat following a trend of many AC stations across the country.

Previous logo

References

  • "WJKK Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  1. ^ "WQMV-FM" (PDF). Broadcasting Yearbook. 1968. p. B-93 (241). Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WJKK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "WJKK-FM 98.7 MHz - Vicksburg, MS". radio-locator.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.


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