WJKK
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| Broadcast area | Jackson and Vicksburg |
| Frequency | 98.7 MHz |
| Branding | Mix 98.7 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks Premiere Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | New South Radio (since 1994) |
| WHJT, WIIN, WUSJ, WYOY | |
| History | |
First air date | March 19, 1966[1] |
Former call signs | WQMV (1966–12/1/1986) WCKO (12/1/1986–1989) WIIN (1989–7/6/1995) |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| 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 / 32.19139°N 90.40611°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | mix987.com |
WJKK (98.7 FM) is a mainstream adult contemporary radio station. Although licensed to Vicksburg, the station serves the Jackson area. During most of November and December, the station flips to All-Christmas music.
The station is currently owned by Meridian-based New South Radio. Its studios are located in Ridgeland and the transmitter site is in Raymond. The station operates with an Effective radiated power (ERP) of 52,000 watts, making it a class C1 station. [3]
History
[edit]The station first signed on March 19, 1966. For many years they played a country music format. However, they flipped to a variety of soft rock in 1997, starting a new era for the station.
More recently the station has been becoming more upbeat following a trend of many AC stations across the country.
References
[edit]- "WJKK Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "WQMV-FM" (PDF). Broadcasting Yearbook. 1968. p. B-93 (241). Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WJKK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "WJKK-FM 98.7 MHz - Vicksburg, MS". radio-locator.com. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
External links
[edit]- Mix 98.7 website
- Facility details for Facility ID 8177 (WJKK) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WJKK in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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