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]
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| City | Earlville, Illinois |
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| Broadcast area | Mendota / LaSalle |
| Frequency | 102.9 MHz |
| Branding | EL REY 102.9 FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Regional Mexican |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | KM Communications |
| History | |
| First air date | February 3, 2003[1] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 88204 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 2,150 watts |
| HAAT | 170 meters (560 ft) |
| Links | |
| Website | elrey1029 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]
References
- Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010, Broadcasting & Cable, 2010. p. D-188. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- FM Query Results: WMKB, fcc.gov. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- Devine, Cathy (2003). The M Street Radio Directory. Twelfth Edition 2003-2004. p. 194. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- "102.9 MKB - Classic Rock". WMKB. Archived from the original on December 16, 2004. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- Venta, Lance. "2011 Post Christmas Format Change Rundown", Radio Insight. January 4, 2012. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- "102.9 Mex Mix - The Best in Regional Mexican Music". WMKB. Archived from the original on August 10, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
External links
- WMKB in the FCC's FM station database
- WMKB on Radio-Locator
- WMKB in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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