WIKE
| Simulcasting | |
|---|---|
| Branding | The Notch |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Affiliations | Boston Red Sox Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Vermont Broadcast Associates, Inc. |
| WJJZ, WMOO, WMTK | |
| History | |
First air date | October 12, 1952 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 49400 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts unlimited |
Transmitter coordinates | 44°56′28.00″N 72°13′35.00″W / 44.9411111°N 72.2263889°W |
| Translator(s) | 103.1 W276DK (Derby Center) |
| Links | |
| Website | notchfm.com |
WIKE (1490
translator station W276DK (103.1 FM) in Derby Center
.
History
On October 12, 1952, WIKE first
signed on.[1]
It was owned by Memphremagog Broadcasting and was powered at 250 watts. In the 1960s, the daytime power was boosted to 1,000 watts and in the 1980s, it also increased its nighttime power to 1,000 watts.
In 1991, an FM station was added, 92.1
hot adult contemporary format. In 2001, both stations were acquired by Northstar Media, Inc for just over $1 million.[2]
During most of the early 2000s, WIKE was a country music station, switching to classic rock in the mid 2010s.
On May 22, 2012, WIKE, along with 29 other
Northern New England, was purchased at a bankruptcy auction by Carlisle Capital Corporation, a company controlled by Bill Binnie (owner of WBIN-TV in Derry). WIKE, and 12 of the other stations, were then acquired by Vertical Capital Partners, controlled by Jeff Shapiro.[3][4]
Soon after taking over, Vertical resold WIKE and sister station 92.1 WMOO to Vermont Broadcast Associates.[5]
The sale of WIKE and the other 12 stations was consummated on November 30, 2012, at a purchase price of $4.4 million.[citation needed] The resale of WIKE and WMOO was consummated on January 1, 2013, at a purchase price of $760,000.[citation needed]
Translator
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W276DK | 103.1 FM | Derby Center, Vermont | 200721 | 250 | D | 44°57′12.8″N 72°8′13.6″W / 44.953556°N 72.137111°W | LMS |
References
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1972 page B-216
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2005 page D-529
- ^ "Carlisle Capital Corp. Wins Bidding For Rest Of Nassau Stations". All Access. May 22, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2012.
- ^ Venta, Lance (May 22, 2012). "Nassau Broadcasting Auction Results". RadioInsight. Retrieved May 24, 2012. (updated May 23, 2012)
- ^ "Georgia AM Trio Sold". All Access. November 7, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
External links
- WIKE in the FCC AM station database
- WIKE in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- W276DK in the FCC FM station database
- W276DK at FCCdata.org
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