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| Broadcast area | Brainerd micropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 106.7 MHz |
| Branding | 106.7 WJJY |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Affiliations | ABC News Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KLIZ, KLIZ-FM, KVBR, KBLB, KUAL-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | July 21, 1978 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 5394 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 170 meters (560 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
WJJY-FM (106.7 MHz) is a radio station that is located in Baxter, Minnesota, with an adult contemporary format.
WJJY-FM's sister stations include KVBR 1340, KLIZ 1380, KBLB 93.3, KUAL-FM 103.5, and KLIZ-FM 107.5. All of the aforementioned stations are located in a broadcast facility located at 13225 Dogwood Drive, Baxter.
WJJY-FM is not licensed by the FCC to broadcast in HD.[2]
Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. announced on November 13, 2014, that it would purchase the Omni Broadcasting stations, including WJJY-FM.[3] The sale was completed on February 27, 2015, at a purchase price of $8 million for the 16 stations and one translator.[4]
Programming
[edit]Every Saturday night, the station plays music from the 1980s entitled "All 80's Saturday Night".
The morning show from 5-9 AM is hosted by Ken Thomas, who may be better known for doing the stations' Cash Calls. Some of the clips from the Cash Call contestants over the years are part of classic bit used on KQRS-FM in Minneapolis titled the "Brainerd Cash Call".
Awards
[edit]The station was one of 10 stations awarded the 2007 Crystal Radio Award for public service awarded by the National Association of Broadcasters.[5] Winners were honored at the Radio Luncheon on April 17, 2007, during the NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WJJY-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Station Search Details".
- ^ "Hubbard Picks up 16 Stations From Omni". Radio Ink. November 13, 2014. Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- ^ "Hubbard Closes on 16 MN Stations from Omni". Radio Online. February 27, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ^ "NAB Announces Crystal Radio Awards Winners". National Association of Broadcasters. 2007-04-17. Archived from the original on 2015-11-07. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
External links
[edit]- WJJY official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 5394 (WJJY-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WJJY-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
46°26′35″N 94°22′55″W / 46.443°N 94.382°W
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