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WRKY (AM)
| Simulcast of WYCR, York–Hanover, Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | South Central Pennsylvania |
| Frequency | 1490 kHz |
| Branding | Rocky 98.5 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | June 1922 |
Former call signs | WGAL (1922–1977) WDDL (1977–1979) WLPA (1979–2021) |
Former frequencies | 1210 kHz (1927) 1190 kHz (1927–1928) 1310 kHz (1928–1934) 1500 kHz (1934–1941) |
Call sign meaning | "Rocky" |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 25870 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 600 watts unlimited |
Transmitter coordinates | 40°3′38.35″N 76°18′5.0″W / 40.0606528°N 76.301389°W |
| Translator(s) | See § Translator |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | Rocky 98.5 Online |
WRKY (1490 kHz, "Rocky 98.5") is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The station is owned by Forever Media and simulcasts the classic rock programming of sister station 98.5 WYCR.[2] WRKY is one of Pennsylvania's oldest radio stations.
WRKY is powered at 600 watts, using a non-directional antenna. The transmitter is off Fruitville Pike in Lancaster.[3] Programming is also heard on FM translator W223CH at 92.5 MHz.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WRKY". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Fybush, Scott (October 18, 2021). "NorthEast Radio Watch 10/18/2021: New Owners in New England". fybush.com. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/WRKY
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