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{{short description|Radio station in Jackson, Mississippi}}
{{Infobox radio station |
{{Infobox radio station
image = |
name = WOAD|
| logo =
airdate = |
| name = WOAD
| city = [[Jackson, Mississippi]]
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frequency = 1300 [[kilohertz|kHz]]|
city = [[Jackson, Mississippi]]|
| country = US
area = [[Jackson, Mississippi]]|
| area = [[Jackson, Mississippi]]
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| branding = ''Gospel 1300 AM & 103.5 FM''
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format = [[Urban gospel]]|
| translator = 103.5 W278BW (Jackson)
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owner = [[Alpha Media]]|
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| frequency = 1300 [[kilohertz|kHz]]
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licensee = Alpha Media Licensee LLC|
power = 5,000 [[watt]]s day<br>1,000 watts night|
| airdate = [[1947 in radio|1947]]
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| format = [[Urban gospel]]
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branding = Gospel 1300 (1996-2004, 2009-present)|
| power = {{ubl|5,000 [[watt]]s day|1,000 watts night}}
slogan = |
| erp = FM: 250 watts (24 hours)
class = B|
| class = B
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website = http://www.woad.com|
| facility_id = 50404
callsign_meaning = '''W'''orking '''O'''n '''A D'''ream|
| callsign_meaning = "Working On A Dream"
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sister_stations = [[WJMI]], [[WJNT]], [[WKXI-FM]], [[WRKS]], [[WJQS]]|
| former_callsigns =
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| owner = [[Alpha Media]]
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| licensee = Alpha Media Licensee LLC
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| sister_stations = [[WJMI]], [[WJNT]], [[WKXI-FM]], [[WRKS]], [[WJQS]]
| webcast = {{listenlive|https://www.alphamediaplayer.com/woad}}
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| website = {{URL|http://www.woad.com}}
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
}}
}}
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'''WOAD''' (1300 [[Hertz|kHz]]) is an [[AM radio|AM]] [[radio station]] licensed to [[Jackson, Mississippi]] with an [[urban gospel]] format. WOAD is owned by [[Alpha Media]] through licensee Alpha Media Licensee LLC. Along with five other sister stations, its studios are located in [[Ridgeland, Mississippi|Ridgeland]], a suburb of Jackson, while the transmitter tower is in the northside of Jackson.

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'''WOAD''' (1300 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[radio station]] licensed to [[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]] with an [[urban gospel]] format. WOAD is owned by [[Alpha Media]] through licensee Alpha Media Licensee LLC. Along with five other sister stations, its studios are located in [[Ridgeland, Mississippi|Ridgeland]], a suburb of Jackson, while the transmitter tower is in the northside of Jackson.


==History==
==History==
The 1300kHz frequency was assigned the WRBC call letters for several years. Around 1978, the transmitter site was rebuilt and call letters were changed to WKXI-AM.
The 1300&nbsp;kHz frequency was assigned the WRBC call letters for several years. Around 1978, the transmitter site was rebuilt and call letters were changed to WKXI.


In March, 1996, the WOAD call letters and gospel format moved to the more powerful '''1300''' kHz, after swapping frequencies with then-sister station [[WJQS|WKXI-AM]].
In March 1996, the WOAD call letters and gospel format moved to the more powerful 1300 kHz, after swapping frequencies with then-sister station [[WJQS|WKXI]].


On January 11, 2004, WOAD started simulcasting on FM—at 105.9.
On January 11, 2004, WOAD started simulcasting on FM—at 105.9.


July 2, 2009, WOAD dropped its FM simulcast and resumed AM-only broadcasting.
July 2, 2009, WOAD dropped its FM simulcast and resumed AM-only broadcasting.

==References==
{{reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
*http://www.woad.com
*[http://www.woad.com WOAD website]
*{{AM station data|WOAD}}
{{AM station data|50404|WOAD}}


{{Jackson MS Radio}}
{{Jackson MS Radio}}
{{Alpha Media}}
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[[Category:Radio stations in Mississippi|OAD]]
[[Category:Gospel radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Gospel radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Christian radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Christian radio stations in Mississippi|OAD]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1996]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1947]]
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[[Category:1947 establishments in Mississippi]]
[[Category:Alpha Media radio stations]]




Latest revision as of 15:08, 2 September 2024

WOAD
Broadcast areaJackson, Mississippi
Frequency1300 kHz
BrandingGospel 1300 AM & 103.5 FM
Programming
FormatUrban gospel
Ownership
Owner
WJMI, WJNT, WKXI-FM, WRKS, WJQS
History
First air date
1947
Call sign meaning
"Working On A Dream"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID50404
ClassB
Power
  • 5,000 watts day
  • 1,000 watts night
ERPFM: 250 watts (24 hours)
Translator(s)103.5 W278BW (Jackson)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.woad.com

WOAD (1300 kHz) is an AM radio station licensed to Jackson, Mississippi with an urban gospel format. WOAD is owned by Alpha Media through licensee Alpha Media Licensee LLC. Along with five other sister stations, its studios are located in Ridgeland, a suburb of Jackson, while the transmitter tower is in the northside of Jackson.

History

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The 1300 kHz frequency was assigned the WRBC call letters for several years. Around 1978, the transmitter site was rebuilt and call letters were changed to WKXI.

In March 1996, the WOAD call letters and gospel format moved to the more powerful 1300 kHz, after swapping frequencies with then-sister station WKXI.

On January 11, 2004, WOAD started simulcasting on FM—at 105.9.

July 2, 2009, WOAD dropped its FM simulcast and resumed AM-only broadcasting.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WOAD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
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