WJKK explained

WJKK
City:Vicksburg, Mississippi
Country:US
Area:Jackson and Vicksburg
Branding:Mix 98.7
Frequency:98.7 MHz
Languages:English
Airdate:[1]
Format:Adult contemporary
Erp:52,000 watts
Class:C1
Facility Id:8177
Coordinates:32.1914°N -90.4061°W
Former Callsigns:WQMV (1966–12/1/1986)
WCKO (12/1/1986–1989)
WIIN (1989–7/6/1995)
Affiliations:Compass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
Owner:New South Radio (since 1994)
Sister Stations:WHJT, WIIN, WUSJ, WYOY
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:mix987.com
Licensing Authority:FCC

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. [2]

History

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: WQMV-FM. July 3, 2020. 1968. B-93 (241). Broadcasting Yearbook.
  2. Web site: WJKK-FM 98.7 MHz - Vicksburg, MS . 2024-11-07 . radio-locator.com.