WDKB
WDKB (94.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format. Licensed to DeKalb, Illinois, the station is owned by Mid-West Family Broadcasting, through licensee Mid-Way Radio, Inc.[2]
| City | DeKalb, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | North Central Illinois |
| Frequency | 94.9 MHz |
| Branding | 94.9 WDKB |
| Slogan | Northern Illinois' Hit Music |
| Programming | |
| Format | Hot adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Mid-West Family Broadcasting (Mid-Way Radio, Inc.) |
| History | |
| First air date | August 13, 1990[1] |
| Call sign meaning | W DeKalB |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 16408 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 3,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 949wdkb.com |
History
The station began broadcasting August 13, 1990, airing an adult contemporary format with the branding "B95", and was owned by DeKalb County Radio, Limited.[1][3]
Effective August 31, 2018, the station was sold by DeKalb County Radio to Mid-West Family Broadcasting for $650,000.[2][4]
On November 30, 2018, WDKB shifted its format to hot adult contemporary, branded as "94.9 WDKB".[5]
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References
- The Broadcasting Yearbook 1991, Broadcasting & Cable, 1991. p. B-99. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- Venta, Lance. "Mid-West Family Broadcasting Acquires WDKB", RadioInsight. June 15, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
- Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 423-424.
- Consent to Assignment, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
- Venta, Lance. "WDKB Slides to Hot AC", RadioInsight. November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
External links
- WDKB in the FCC's FM station database
- WDKB on Radio-Locator
- WDKB in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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