WMOI
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.
| Broadcast area | Galesburg / Monmouth and Vicinity |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 97.7 MHz |
| Branding | Sunny 97.7 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Affiliations | Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Robbins-Treat Resources, LLC |
| WRAM | |
| History | |
First air date | December 2, 1967 (as WVPC-FM)[1] |
Former call signs | WVPC-FM (1967–1977)[2] WDRL (1977–1979)[2][3] WDRL-FM (1979–1981)[3] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 33711 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 3,400 watts |
| HAAT | 134 meters (440 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | 977wmoi.com |
History edit
The station began broadcasting December 2, 1967 and held the call sign WVPC-FM.[1][2] In the 1970s, WVPC-FM aired a MOR format, along with an increasing amount of country music programming.[1][4][5] The station was an affiliate of the Mutual Broadcasting System.[1][4][5] In 1977, the station's call sign was changed to WDRL, and in 1981 its call sign was changed to WMOI.[2][3]
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.[6][7] The sale was consummated on December 28, 2018.
References edit
- ^ a b c d 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting. 1971. p. B-65. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ a b c d History Cards for WMOI, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ a b c Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ a b 1974 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting. 1974. p. B-66. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ a b Broadcasting Yearbook 1977, Broadcasting. 1977. p. C-65. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ "Two Monmouth radio stations sold", WGIL. October 3, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ Jacobson, Adam. "Wetterling’s WPW Deal: Oh, Yeah … A Translator, Too", Radio & Television Business Report. November 30, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
External links edit
- WMOI's website
- WMOI in the FCC FM station database
- WMOI in Nielsen Audio's FM station database