WKGM

WKGM (940 AM) is a southern gospel formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Smithfield, Virginia, serving Hampton Roads.[1] WKGM is owned and operated by Baker Family Stations.[4]

Former logo
WKGM
Broadcast areaHampton Roads
Frequency940 kHz
BrandingJoy FM
Programming
FormatSouthern gospel[1]
Ownership
Owner
  • Baker Family Stations
  • (WKGM, Inc.)
History
First air date
December 18, 1974[2]
Former call signs
WEOO (1974-1980)[3]
Technical information
Facility ID73160
ClassB
Power10,000 watts day
3,100 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
36°57′16″N 76°37′48″W
(day)
37°5′51″N 76°40′16″W

(night)
Translator(s)See § Translator
Links
WebsiteWKGM Online

Translator

In addition to the main station, WKGM is relayed by an FM translator to widen its broadcast area.[5]

Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassFCC info
W289CI 105.7 FMSmithfield, Virginia81226250 watts121 m (397 ft)DLMS

References

  1. "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
  2. Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-571. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
  3. "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
  4. "WKGM Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
  5. "W289CI Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
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