WRAM

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WRAM
Broadcast areaGalesburg / Monmouth and Vicinity
Frequency1330 AM (kHz)
BrandingWRAM 1330AM 94.1FM
Programming
FormatClassic Country
Ownership
OwnerRobbins-Treat Resources, LLC
WMOI
History
First air date
May 1957[1]
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
ClassD
Power1000 watts day
50 watts night
Translator(s)94.1 MHz (W231DA)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.1330wram.com

WRAM 1330 AM is a radio station broadcasting a classic country format. Licensed to Monmouth, Illinois, the station serves Monmouth and the Galesburg area. WRAM is owned by Robbins-Treat Resources, LLC.

History

WRAM began broadcasting on May 5, 1957, and ran 1,000 watts during daytime hours only.[1][2] It was owned by Prairieland Broadcasters.[2] In 1971, the station was sold to Monmouth Broadcasting for $170,000.[2][3] In 1977, it was sold to Coleman Broadcasting for $246,000.[2][4] In 1986, the station was sold to KCD Enterprises for $325,000.[5][6][7][8] In 1997, WRAM was sold to WPW Broadcasting, along with 97.7 WMOI, for $1.7 million.[9][10]

On October 3, 2018, WPW Broadcasting announced a sale of their Monmouth stations WMOI, WRAM, and WRAM's translator at 94.1, to Monmouth-based Robbins-Treat Resources, LLC for $168,000.[11][12] The sale was consummated on December 28, 2018

Translator

The station is also heard at 94.1 MHz, through a translator in Monmouth, Illinois.

Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class FCC info
W231DA 94.1 FM Monmouth, Illinois 143971 205 21 m (69 ft) D LMS

References

  1. ^ a b 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1971. p. B-65. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d History Cards for WRAM, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  3. ^ "Ownership changes", Broadcasting. January 18, 1971. p. 72. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  4. ^ "Ownership changes", Broadcasting. July 11, 1977. p. 45. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  5. ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. November 29, 1985. p. 10. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  6. ^ "Ownership Changes", Broadcasting. December 2, 1985. p. 108. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  7. ^ Application Search Details – BAL-19851114FB, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  8. ^ Public Notice Comment – BAL-19851114FB, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  9. ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. November 21, 1997. p. 6. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  10. ^ "Changing Hands", Broadcasting & Cable. November 24, 1997. p. 40-41. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  11. ^ "Two Monmouth radio stations sold", WGIL. October 3, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  12. ^ Jacobson, Adam. "Wetterling’s WPW Deal: Oh, Yeah … A Translator, Too", Radio & Television Business Report. November 30, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2019.

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