WRKR
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| Broadcast area | [1] |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 107.7 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 107.7 The Rocker |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WKFR-FM, WKMI | |
| History | |
First air date | October 17, 1988 |
Call sign meaning | We are The RocKeR! |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 14657 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 148 meters |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | wrkr.com |
WRKR (107.7 FM, "The Rocker") is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format, consisting of classic album-oriented rock tracks from the late 1960s through the early 2000s. Licensed to Portage, Michigan, it first began broadcasting in 1988.
On August 30, 2013, a deal was announced in which Townsquare Media would acquire 53 stations from Cumulus Media, including WRKR, for $238 million. The deal is part of Cumulus' acquisition of Dial Global; Townsquare and Dial Global are both controlled by Oaktree Capital Management.[2][3] The sale to Townsquare was completed on November 14, 2013.[4]
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WRKR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Official: Cumulus Buys Dial Global, Spins Some Stations To Townsquare; Peak Stations Sold To Townsquare, Fresno Spun To Cumulus". All Access. August 30, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
- ^ "Cumulus Makes Dial Global And Townsquare Deals Official". RadioInsight. August 30, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
- ^ "Cumulus-Townsquare-Peak Deal Closes". All Access. November 15, 2013. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 14657 (WRKR) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WRKR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
42°07′44″N 85°20′20″W / 42.129°N 85.339°W