WRAM

WRAM
Broadcast area
Galesburg / Monmouth and Vicinity
Frequency1330 kHz
BrandingWRAM 1330AM 95.7FM
Programming
FormatClassic Country
Ownership
OwnerRobbins-Treat Resources, LLC
WMOI
History
First air date
May 1957
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
50 watts night
Translator95.7 W239DB (Monmouth)
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. It was owned by Prairieland Broadcasters. In 1971, the station was sold to Monmouth Broadcasting for $170,000. In 1977, it was sold to Coleman Broadcasting for $246,000. In 1986, the station was sold to KCD Enterprises for $325,000. In 1997, WRAM was sold to WPW Broadcasting, along with 97.7 WMOI, for $1.7 million.

Logo while on the 94.1 frequency

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

Translator

The station is also heard at 95.7 MHz, through a translator in Monmouth, Illinois.

Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassFCC info
W239DB 95.7 FMMonmouth, Illinois1439712500 m (0 ft)DLMS

References

  1. 1 2 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1971. p. B-65. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 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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