WJKK
WJKK, better known as Mix 98.7, is a mainstream adult contemporary radio station. Although licensed to Vicksburg, the station serves the Jackson area. The station is currently owned by Meridian-based New South Radio. Its studios are located in Ridgeland and the transmitter site is in Raymond.
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| City | Vicksburg, Mississippi |
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| Broadcast area | Jackson, Mississippi |
| Frequency | 98.7 MHz |
| Branding | Mix 98.7 |
| Slogan | The Best Variety of the '80s, '90s and Today |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult Contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | New South Radio (since 1994) |
| Sister stations | WHJT, WIIN, WSFZ, WUSJ, WYOY |
| History | |
| First air date | March 19, 1966[1] |
| Former call signs | WQMV (1966–1986) WCKO (1986–1989) WIIN (1989–1995) |
| Call sign meaning | JacKson, extra K We're Jackson's Kapital Kountry: its format was country music from 1995 to 1997 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 8177 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 52,000 watts |
| HAAT | 391.4 meters (1,284 ft) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 32°11′29″N 90°24′22″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | mix987.com |
Mix has provided Jackson's best variety of soft rock since their flip from country music in 1997. More recently the station has been becoming more upbeat following a trend of many AC stations across the country.
References
- "WJKK Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "WQMV-FM" (PDF). Broadcasting Yearbook. 1968. p. B-93 (241). Retrieved July 3, 2020.
External links
- Mix 98.7 website
- WJKK in the FCC's FM station database
- WJKK on Radio-Locator
- WJKK in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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