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| Broadcast area | North Central Illinois |
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| Frequency | 94.9 MHz |
| Branding | 94.9 WDKB |
| Programming | |
| Format | Hot adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
| First air date | August 13, 1990 |
| Call sign meaning | W DeKalB |
| Technical information | |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 16408 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 3,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
| Links | |
| Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 949wdkb.com |
WDKB (94.9 FM) is a radio station that broadcasts a hot adult contemporary format. Licensed to DeKalb, Illinois, the station is owned by Mid-West Family Broadcasting, through licensee Long Nine, Inc.
History
The station began broadcasting on August 13, 1990, airing an adult contemporary format with the branding "B95", and was owned by DeKalb County Radio, Limited.
Effective August 31, 2018, the station was sold by DeKalb County Radio to Mid-West Family Broadcasting for $650,000.
On November 30, 2018, WDKB shifted its format to hot adult contemporary, branded as "94.9 WDKB".
As of August 2022, 94.9 WDKB is now the home for NIU sports.
Previous logo
References
- ^ The Broadcasting Yearbook 1991, Broadcasting & Cable, 1991. p. B-99. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- "Facility Technical Data for WDKB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Venta, Lance. "Mid-West Family Broadcasting Acquires WDKB", RadioInsight. June 15, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
- Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 423-424.
- Consent to Assignment, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
- Venta, Lance. "WDKB Slides to Hot AC", RadioInsight. November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
External links
- WDKB's website
- Facility details for Facility ID 16408 (WDKB) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WDKB in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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