WKIC (AM)

WKIC (1390 AM) is a radio station in Hazard, Kentucky. The station was known as WKIC for over sixty years, before assuming the call sign WZQQ when the WKIC call sign was moved to the FM dial at 97.9. The station is currently owned by Mountain Broadcasting Service, Inc. and features programming from ABC Radio and Jones Radio Network.[3]

WKIC
CityHazard, Kentucky
Frequency1390 kHz
BrandingWKIC 96.9
SloganAll Hit Radio
Programming
FormatTop 40/CHR
AffiliationsABC Radio, Jones Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerMountain Broadcasting Service, Inc.
Sister stationsWSGS
History
First air dateNovember 23, 1947 (as WKIC)[1]
Former call signsWKIC (1947–2009)
WZQQ (2009-2019)[2]
Technical information
Facility ID43981
ClassD
Power5,000 watts day
Transmitter coordinates37°14′21.00″N 83°12′39.00″W
Translator(s)96.9 W245CP (Hazard)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewsgs.com

The station reassumed the WKIC call sign on February 12, 2019.[2]

References

  1. "WKIC History". Mountain Broadcasting Service, Inc. Retrieved 2008-07-12.
  2. "Call Sign History". FCC. Retrieved 2009-08-28.
  3. "WKIC Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.


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