WRKB

WRKB
Frequency1460 kHz
Programming
FormatSouthern Gospel
AffiliationsSalem Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerFord Broadcasting
WRNA
History
First air date
December 1, 1960
Call sign meaning
"RK" in the callsign for "Radio Kannapolis"
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
ClassD
Power2000 watts daytime
194 watts nighttime
Transmitter coordinates
35°29′14″N 80°36′18″W / 35.48722°N 80.60500°W / 35.48722; -80.60500
Translator(s)W257EI (99.3 MHz, Kannapolis)
Links
Public license information
Websitefordbroadcasting.com

WRKB (1460 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Southern Gospel format. Licensed to Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States, it serves the Rowan and Cabarrus county areas. The station is owned by Ford Broadcasting.

History

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Carl L Ford's first job was at WRKB in Kannapolis, which was owned by Bill Hefner at the time. Now Ford and his wife Angela own Ford Broadcasting, which owns WRKB and WRNA. The two stations broadcast the same programming, and Ford hosts a morning show on both stations.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Jessie Burchette, "Broadcaster Carl Ford Off to Fast Start on Commission", The Salisbury Post, January 4, 2009.
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