WMKB (FM)

WMKB (102.9 FM) is a radio station licensed to Earlville, Illinois, United States, covering Mendota, LaSalle, Amboy, and vicinity in Northern Illinois. WMKB airs a regional Mexican format and is owned by KM Radio.[2]

WMKB
CityEarlville, Illinois
Broadcast areaMendota / LaSalle
Frequency102.9 MHz
BrandingEL REY 102.9 FM
Programming
FormatRegional Mexican
Ownership
OwnerKM Communications
History
First air dateFebruary 3, 2003[1]
Technical information
Facility ID88204
ClassA
ERP2,150 watts
HAAT170 meters (560 ft)
Links
Websiteelrey1029 website

History

WMKB began broadcasting February 3, 2003, and originally aired a classic rock format.[1][3][4] On January 2, 2012, the station adopted a regional Mexican format branded "102.9 Mex Mix".[5][6]

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References
  1. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010, Broadcasting & Cable, 2010. p. D-188. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  2. FM Query Results: WMKB, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  3. Devine, Cathy (2003). The M Street Radio Directory. Twelfth Edition 2003-2004. p. 194. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  4. "102.9 MKB - Classic Rock". WMKB. Archived from the original on December 16, 2004. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  5. Venta, Lance. "2011 Post Christmas Format Change Rundown", Radio Insight. January 4, 2012. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  6. "102.9 Mex Mix - The Best in Regional Mexican Music". WMKB. Archived from the original on August 10, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2018.


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