| Broadcast area | (Daytime) (Nighttime) |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 980 kHz |
| Branding | 98.9 Jethro FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic country |
| Affiliations | Great Lakes Radio Network and USA Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Vintage Radio Enterprises, LLC |
| History | |
| First air date | 1958 (as WDMC) |
| Former call signs | WQXC (6/29/84-9/4/98) WOAM (2/9/81-6/29/84) WAOP (?-2/9/81) WDMC (1958-?) |
| Technical information | |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 22122 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1,000 watts (Daytime) 101 watts (Nighttime) |
| Translator(s) | 98.9 W255DF (Otsego) 105.1 W286AU (Kalamazoo) |
| Links | |
| Public license information | |
| Website | jethro.fm |
WAKV (980 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic country format. Licensed to Otsego, Michigan, it first began broadcasting in 1958 with the WDMC call sign.
In February 2021, WAKV changed their format from adult standards/oldies to classic country, branded as "98.9 Jethro FM".
Previous logo
References
- "Facility Technical Data for WAKV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- Jethro Expands to Kalamazoo Radioinsight - July 31, 2022
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 22122 (WAKV) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WAKV in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 200744 (W255DF) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- W255DF at FCCdata.org
- Facility details for Facility ID 150326 (W286AU) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- W286AU at FCCdata.org
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