WRAM
Radio station in Monmouth, Illinois, United States
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WRAM (1330 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic country format. Licensed to Monmouth, Illinois, the station serves Monmouth and the Galesburg area. WRAM is owned by Robbins-Treat Resources, LLC.
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| Broadcast area | Galesburg / Monmouth and Vicinity |
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| Frequency | 1330 kHz |
| Branding | WRAM 1330AM 95.7FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic Country |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Robbins-Treat Resources, LLC |
| WMOI | |
| History | |
First air date | May 1957[1] |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1,000 watts day 50 watts night |
| Translator | 95.7 W239DB (Monmouth) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www.1330wram.com |
History
WRAM began broadcasting on May 5, 1957, and ran 1,000 watts during daytime hours only.[1][2] It was owned by Prairieland Broadcasters.[2] In 1971, the station was sold to Monmouth Broadcasting for $170,000.[2][3] In 1977, it was sold to Coleman Broadcasting for $246,000.[2][4] In 1986, the station was sold to KCD Enterprises for $325,000.[5][6][7][8] In 1997, WRAM was sold to WPW Broadcasting, along with 97.7 WMOI, for $1.7 million.[9][10]
On October 3, 2018, WPW Broadcasting announced a sale of their Monmouth stations WMOI, WRAM, and WRAM's translator at 94.1, to Monmouth-based Robbins-Treat Resources, LLC for $168,000.[11][12] The sale was consummated on December 28, 2018
Translator
The station is also heard at 95.7 MHz, through a translator in Monmouth, Illinois.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W239DB | 95.7 FM | Monmouth, Illinois | 143971 | 250 | 0 m (0 ft) | D | LMS |