WKAI explained

WKAI
City:Macomb, Illinois
Area:Western Illinois
Branding:K 100
Frequency:100.1 MHz
Airdate:6 June 1966
Format:Contemporary Hit Radio
Erp:25,000 watts
Haat:86m (282feet)
Class:B1
Facility Id:60016
Coordinates:40.5336°N 90.8625°W (NAD83)
Callsign Meaning:to match original callsign of WCAZ
Former Callsigns:WKAI-FM (1966 - 1984)
Owner:Fletcher Ford
Licensee:Virden Broadcasting Corp.
Sister Stations:WNLF, WJEQ, WMQZ, WLMD
Licensing Authority:FCC

WKAI (100.1 FM) is a 25,000[1] watt radio station in Macomb, Illinois, in west-central Illinois. WKAI has been on the air since June 6, 1966.[2] It is owned by Fletcher Ford, through licensee Virden Broadcasting Corp.

Survey after survey shows K-100 to be the most popular radio station in McDonough County. K-100 features contemporary hit music of the 80's, 90's and today along with local news, weather, sports and chances to win prizes several times each day. K-100 also carries live play-by-play of Macomb High School football and basketball, and other special sports broadcasts throughout the year.

History

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WKAI-FM 100.1 MHz - Macomb, IL . 2024-05-10 . radio-locator.com.
  2. Book: Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook. "WKAI (FM) — Co - owned with WLRB (AM) .June 6, 1966 : 100.1 mhz ; 3.08 kw . 463 ft .". 2007. R.R. Bowker.
  3. Book: Federal Communications Commissions Report. 1613. 1965–1966. United States. Federal Communications Commission. U.S. Government Printing Office.
  4. Web site: 2017-10-26 . WKAI 1510 AM Microphone Shaped Radio – Western Illinois Museum . 2024-05-10 . en-US.
  5. Web site: FCC 323: OWNERSHIP REPORT FOR COMMERCIAL BROADCAST STATIONS (file no. BOS-20090209ADM) . Colchester Radio, Inc. . . 2009-02-04 . 2009-07-25 .