WRAM

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FieldValue
nameWRAM
airdateMay 1957
frequency1330 kHz
translator95.7 W239DB (Monmouth)
cityMonmouth, Illinois
areaGalesburg / Monmouth and Vicinity
formatClassic Country
ownerRobbins-Treat Resources, LLC
power1,000 watts day
50 watts night
brandingWRAM 1330AM 95.7FM
classD
webcastListen live
websitewww.1330wram.com
sister_stationsWMOI
licensing_authorityFCC
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| logo = | name = WRAM | airdate = May 1957 | frequency = 1330 kHz | translator = 95.7 W239DB (Monmouth) | city = Monmouth, Illinois | area = Galesburg / Monmouth and Vicinity | format = Classic Country | owner = Robbins-Treat Resources, LLC | power = 1,000 watts day 50 watts night | haat = | branding = WRAM 1330AM 95.7FM | class = D | webcast = Listen live | website = www.1330wram.com | callsign_meaning = | sister_stations = WMOI | licensing_authority= FCC

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.

History

WRAM began broadcasting on May 5, 1957, and ran 1,000 watts during daytime hours only. It was owned by Prairieland Broadcasters. In 1971, the station was sold to Monmouth Broadcasting for $170,000. In 1977, it was sold to Coleman Broadcasting for $246,000. In 1986, the station was sold to KCD Enterprises for $325,000. In 1997, WRAM was sold to WPW Broadcasting, along with 97.7 WMOI, for $1.7 million.

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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

Translator

The station is also heard at 95.7 MHz, through a translator in Monmouth, Illinois.

|call1 = W239DB |freq1 = 95.7 |fid1 = 143971 |watts1 = 250 |haat1 = 0 |class1 = D |city1 = Monmouth, Illinois

References

References

  1. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1971/Section-B-Radio-Broadcasting-Yearbook-1971-11.pdf 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting]], 1971. p. B-65. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  2. [https://cdbs.recnet.com/corres/?doc=66346 History Cards for WRAM], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  3. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1971/1971-01-18-BC.pdf Ownership changes]", ''[[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting]]''. January 18, 1971. p. 72. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  4. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1977/BC-1977-07-11.pdf Ownership changes]", ''[[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting]]''. July 11, 1977. p. 45. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  5. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/1980s/1985/RR-1985-11-29.pdf Transactions]", ''[[Radio & Records]]''. November 29, 1985. p. 10. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  6. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1985/BC-1985-12-02.pdf Ownership Changes]", ''[[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting]]''. December 2, 1985. p. 108. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  7. [https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=83408 Application Search Details – BAL-19851114FB], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  8. [https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/comment.pl?Application_id=83408&File_number=BAL-19851114FB Public Notice Comment – BAL-19851114FB], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  9. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/1990s/1997/RR-1997-11-21.pdf Transactions]", ''[[Radio & Records]]''. November 21, 1997. p. 6. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  10. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1997/BC-1997-11-24.pdf Changing Hands]", ''[[Broadcasting & Cable]]''. November 24, 1997. p. 40-41. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  11. "[http://www.wgil.com/2018/10/03/two-monmouth-radio-stations-sold/ Two Monmouth radio stations sold]", [[WGIL]]. October 3, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  12. Jacobson, Adam. "[https://www.rbr.com/wetterlings-wpw-deal-oh-yeah-a-translator-too/ Wetterling’s WPW Deal: Oh, Yeah … A Translator, Too]", ''Radio & Television Business Report''. November 30, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2019.

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