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| 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 |
| Sister stations | WRAM |
| History | |
| First air date | December 2, 1967 (as WVPC-FM) |
| Former call signs | WVPC-FM (1967–1977) WDRL (1977–1979) WDRL-FM (1979–1981) |
| Technical information | |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 33711 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 3,400 watts |
| HAAT | 134 meters (440 ft) |
| Links | |
| Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | 977wmoi.com |
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.
History
The station began broadcasting December 2, 1967 and held the call sign WVPC-FM. In the 1970s, WVPC-FM aired a MOR format, along with an increasing amount of country music programming. The station was an affiliate of the Mutual Broadcasting System. In 1977, the station's call sign was changed to WDRL, and in 1981 its call sign was changed to WMOI.
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.
References
- ^ 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting. 1971. p. B-65. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ History Cards for WMOI, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- "Facility Technical Data for WMOI". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ 1974 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting. 1974. p. B-66. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ 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
- WMOI's website
- Facility details for Facility ID 33711 (WMOI) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WMOI in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
40°53′24″N 90°36′32″W / 40.890°N 90.609°W / 40.890; -90.609
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