WJOT (AM)

WJOT
Simulcasting WJOT-FM Wabash
Frequency1510 kHz
Branding105.9 The Bash
Programming
FormatOldies
Ownership
OwnerDream Weaver Marketing, LLC
WJOT-FM
History
First air date
November 1971 (as WAYT)[1]
Former call signs
WAYT (1971–1998)[2][3]
Technical information[4]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID13538
ClassD
Power250 watts daytime
Transmitter coordinates
type:city 40°47′11.00″N 85°49′19.00″W / 40.7863889°N 85.8219444°W / 40.7863889; -85.8219444
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website1059thebash.com

WJOT (1510 AM) is a radio station licensed to Wabash, Indiana broadcasting an oldies format. The station is owned by Dream Weaver Marketing, LLC.[5] The station simulcasts WJOT-FM 105.9 Wabash.

History

The station began broadcasting in November 1971 and held the call sign WAYT.[2][6] The station aired a MOR format.[6] By 1988, the station was airing a country music format.[7] By 1992, the station was airing an adult contemporary/country format.[8] In July 1998, the station's call sign was changed to WJOT and the station adopted an oldies format.[3][9]

References

  1. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1994, Broadcasting & Cable, 1994. p. B-131. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  2. ^ a b History Cards for WJOT, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  3. ^ a b Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  4. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WJOT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  5. ^ AM Query Results: WJOT, fcc.gov Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  6. ^ a b 1974 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1974. p. B-75. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  7. ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1988, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1988. p. B-100. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  8. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Market Place 1992, Broadcasting & Cable, 1992. p. A-123. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  9. ^ "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 15, No. 28. July 15, 1998. p. 1. Retrieved November 19, 2018.


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