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WJOT (AM)
WJOT (1510 AM) is a radio station licensed to Wabash, Indiana broadcasting an oldies format. The station is owned by Dream Weaver Marketing, LLC.[4] The station simulcasts WJOT-FM 105.9 Wabash.
| Simulcasting WJOT-FM Wabash | |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1510 kHz |
| Branding | 105.9 The Bash |
| Programming | |
| Format | Oldies |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Dream Weaver Marketing, LLC |
| WJOT-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | November 1971 (as WAYT)[1] |
Former call signs | WAYT (1971-1998)[2][3] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 13538 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 250 watts daytime |
Transmitter coordinates | type:city 40°47′11.00″N 85°49′19.00″W / 40.7863889°N 85.8219444°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 1059thebash.com |
History Edit
The station began broadcasting in November 1971 and held the call sign WAYT.[2][5] The station aired a MOR format.[5] By 1988, the station was airing a country music format.[6] By 1992, the station was airing an adult contemporary/country format.[7] In July 1998, the station's call sign was changed to WJOT and the station adopted an oldies format.[3][8]
References Edit
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1994, Broadcasting & Cable, 1994. p. B-131. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ a b History Cards for WJOT, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ a b Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ AM Query Results: WJOT, fcc.gov Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ a b 1974 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1974. p. B-75. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1988, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1988. p. B-100. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Market Place 1992, Broadcasting & Cable, 1992. p. A-123. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 15, No. 28. July 15, 1998. p. 1. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
External links Edit
- WJOT's official website
- WJOT in the FCC AM station database
- WJOT on Radio-Locator
- WJOT in Nielsen Audio's AM station database