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.
| Broadcast area | Galesburg / Monmouth and Vicinity |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1330 AM (kHz) |
| Branding | WRAM 1330AM 94.1FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic Country |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Robbins-Treat Resources, LLC |
| WMOI | |
| History | |
First air date | May 1957[1] |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1000 watts day 50 watts night |
| Translator(s) | 94.1 MHz (W231DA) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www.1330wram.com |
History
editWRAM began broadcasting on May 5, 1957, and ran 1,000 watts during daytime hours only.[1][2] It was owned by Prairieland Broadcasters.[2] In 1971, the station was sold to Monmouth Broadcasting for $170,000.[2][3] In 1977, it was sold to Coleman Broadcasting for $246,000.[2][4] In 1986, the station was sold to KCD Enterprises for $325,000.[5][6][7][8] In 1997, WRAM was sold to WPW Broadcasting, along with 97.7 WMOI, for $1.7 million.[9][10]
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.[11][12] The sale was consummated on December 28, 2018
Translator
editThe station is also heard at 94.1 MHz, through a translator in Monmouth, Illinois.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W231DA | 94.1 FM | Monmouth, Illinois | 143971 | 205 | 21 m (69 ft) | D | LMS |
References
edit- ^ a b 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1971. p. B-65. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ a b c d History Cards for WRAM, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ "Ownership changes", Broadcasting. January 18, 1971. p. 72. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ "Ownership changes", Broadcasting. July 11, 1977. p. 45. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. November 29, 1985. p. 10. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ "Ownership Changes", Broadcasting. December 2, 1985. p. 108. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ Application Search Details – BAL-19851114FB, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ Public Notice Comment – BAL-19851114FB, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. November 21, 1997. p. 6. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ "Changing Hands", Broadcasting & Cable. November 24, 1997. p. 40-41. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ "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- WRAM's website
- WRAM 1330AM / 94.1FM Live Radio
- Facility details for Facility ID 33712 (WRAM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WRAM in Nielsen Audio's AM station database