WVKM

WVKM is a broadcast radio station licensed to Matewan, West Virginia, serving parts of Southern West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, and Southwest Virginia.[1] WVKM is owned and operated by West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority.[2]

WVKM
CityMatewan, West Virginia
Broadcast areaSouthern West Virginia
Eastern Kentucky
Southwest Virginia
Frequency106.7 FM MHz
Programming
FormatSilent
Ownership
OwnerWest Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority
Sister stationsWHJC
History
First air dateAugust 30, 1989
Call sign meaningWest Virginia Kentucky Matewan
Technical information
Facility ID67039
ClassC3
Power4,300 Watts
HAAT229 meters (751 ft)
Transmitter coordinates37°36′49.0″N 82°11′22.0″W

Sale

On October 30, 2014, the West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority approved the purchase of WVKM from George and Evelyn Warren for $280,000.[3] Once approved, the station would carry programming from West Virginia Public Radio.[3] The sale was consummated effective July 13, 2015, at a final price of $300,000.

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References
  1. "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
  2. "WVKM Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
  3. Kabler, Phil (October 30, 2014). "W.Va. Public Radio adding Matewan station". The Charleston Gazette. Charleston, West Virginia: The Daily Gazette Company. Retrieved October 31, 2014.


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