WMRK-FM
Contemporary Christian | |
| Subchannels | HD2: AFR Talk HD3: Praise 96.5 (Black Gospel) |
|---|---|
| Affiliations | K-Love |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
|
| WALX, WJAM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1994 (as WJAM-FM at 97.3) |
Former call signs | WJAM-FM (1983–2009)[1] |
Former frequencies | 97.3 MHz (1994–2004) |
Call sign meaning | named for MaRK Alexander[2] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 59383 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 25,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 32°21′09″N 86°03′06″W / 32.35250°N 86.05167°W |
| Translator(s) | HD2: 92.7 W224CR (Montgomery) HD3: 96.5 W243CS (Montgomery) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live afr.net (HD2) Praise 96.5 Webstream (HD3) |
| Website | klove.com afr.net (HD2) praise965.com (HD3) |
WMRK-FM (107.9
WMRK-FM broadcasts a
History
This station received its original
In July 1986, Marion Communications, Inc., applied to the FCC to transfer the permit to build this station to Marion Radio, Inc. The deal was approved by the FCC on September 30, 1986, and the transaction was consummated on December 30, 1987.[6]
In March 1994, Marion Radio, Inc., reached an agreement to sell the construction permit for this station to Scott Communications, Inc. The deal was approved by the FCC on October 13, 1994, and the transaction was consummated on October 17, 1994.[7]
In March 2009, Scott Communications, Inc., applied to the FCC to transfer the broadcast license for WJAM-FM to Alexander Broadcasting Company. The application was approved by the FCC on March 23, 2009, and the transaction was consummated on April 2, 2009.[8]
On July 21, 2008, WJAM-FM was granted a modified
On March 23, 2009, WJAM-FM swapped callsigns with AM sister station WMRK to become WMRK-FM and WJAM, respectively.[1]
Bluewater Broadcasting Company, LLC began broadcasting on WMRK-FM under a
In May 2015, EMF announced that they would be leasing the HD-2 of the station to the American Family Association of Tupelo, Mississippi, for $500 a month. It's unknown when the HD-2 is scheduled to go live, but the owners filed a digital notification for HD broadcasting in late July. Almost a year later, in June 2016, the station added an HD-3 carrying a gospel/praise format called "Praise 96.5", feeding a translator in town. (Taken from Alabama Broadcast Media Page) As of this update, AFR has yet to be heard on the HD-2 Channel. As of December 1, 2016 AFR Talk is now being heard on the HD-2 channel and is feeding the new 92.7 FM relay in Montgomery.
Programming
WMRK-FM carries nationally syndicated programming from EMF Broadcasting's "K-Love" format. On their HD-3 and 96.5 FM Relay they carry Black Gospel under the name of Praise 96.5 FM. (The relay covers Montgomery) On their HD-2 and 92.7 FM Relay they carry AFR Talk. (The relay covers Montgomery)
References
- ^ a b c "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
- ^ "AM History Profile: WMRK". Alabama Broadcast Media Page. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on March 1, 2010.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BPH-19820104AN)". FCC Media Bureau. November 19, 1982.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BLH-19940808KZ)". FCC Media Bureau. March 14, 1995.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BAPH-19860609EV)". FCC Media Bureau. December 30, 1987.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BAPH-19940314GV)". FCC Media Bureau. October 17, 1994.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BALH-20090227ACL)". FCC Media Bureau. April 2, 2009.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BMPH-20080403ABG)". FCC Media Bureau. July 21, 2008.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BLH-20090414ABR)". FCC Media Bureau. May 8, 2009.