WMOI

WMOI
Broadcast area
Galesburg / Monmouth and Vicinity
Frequency97.7 MHz
BrandingSunny 97.7
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
AffiliationsWestwood One
Ownership
OwnerRobbins-Treat Resources, LLC
WRAM
History
First air date
December 2, 1967 (as WVPC-FM)
Former call signs
WVPC-FM (1967–1977)
WDRL (1977–1979)
WDRL-FM (1979–1981)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
33711
ClassA
ERP3,400 watts
HAAT134 meters (440 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Website977wmoi.com

WMOI (97.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary format. Licensed to Monmouth, Illinois, the station serves the Monmouth/Galesburg area. WMOI is owned by Robbins-Treat Resources, LLC.

History

The station began broadcasting December 2, 1967 and held the call sign WVPC-FM. In the 1970s, WVPC-FM aired a MOR format, along with an increasing amount of country music programming. The station was an affiliate of the Mutual Broadcasting System. In 1977, the station's call sign was changed to WDRL, and in 1981 its call sign was changed to WMOI.

Previous logo

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. The sale was consummated on December 28, 2018.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook[dead link], Broadcasting. 1971. p. B-65. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 History Cards for WMOI, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WMOI". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  5. 1 2 1974 Broadcasting Yearbook[dead link], Broadcasting. 1974. p. B-66. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  6. 1 2 Broadcasting Yearbook 1977[dead link], Broadcasting. 1977. p. C-65. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Two Monmouth radio stations sold", WGIL. October 3, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  8. ↑ 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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