WDKB (94.9 FM) is a radio station that broadcasts a hot adult contemporary format. Licensed to DeKalb, Illinois, the station is owned by Mid-West Family Broadcasting, through licensee Long Nine, Inc.[2]
History
The station began broadcasting on August 13, 1990, airing an adult contemporary format with the branding "B95", and was owned by DeKalb County Radio, Limited.[1][3]
Effective August 31, 2018, the station was sold by DeKalb County Radio to Mid-West Family Broadcasting for $650,000.[2][4]
On November 30, 2018, WDKB shifted its format to hot adult contemporary, branded as "94.9 WDKB".[5]
As of August 2022, 94.9 WDKB is now the home for NIU sports.
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References
- ^ a b The Broadcasting Yearbook 1991, Broadcasting & Cable, 1991. p. B-99. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ a b Venta, Lance. "Mid-West Family Broadcasting Acquires WDKB", RadioInsight. June 15, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
- ^ Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 423-424.
- ^ Consent to Assignment, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
- ^ Venta, Lance. "WDKB Slides to Hot AC", RadioInsight. November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
External links
- WDKB's website
- WDKB in the FCC FM station database
- WDKB in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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