WMQM

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WMQM
Broadcast area Memphis, Tennessee
Slogan Memphis Quality Ministries
Frequency 1600 (KHz)
First air date December 21, 2002
Format Christian radio
Power 50,000 watts (day)
35 watts (night)
Class D
Callsign meaning W Memphis Quality Ministries
Owner F.W. Robbert Broadcasting, Inc
Website WMQM's Website

WMQM is a radio station in Memphis, Tennessee broadcasting with 50,000 Watts at 1600 AM. WMQM is the sister station to WLRM AM 1380 and shortwave radio station WWCR World Wide Christian Radio. WMQM is owned and operated by F.W. Robbert Broadcasting, Inc.

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[edit] History

  • 07/18/1979 WKBJ AM 1600 signed on in Milan, Tennessee operated by MILAN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.
  • 12/03/2001 WKBJ Applied to relocate to Lakeland, Tennessee.
  • The move was permitted when KJIW AM 1600 West Helena, Arkansas surrendered its license.
  • 02/26/2002 The FCC accepted the sale of WKBJ TO WMQM, Inc.
  • 05/29/2002 The Call letters are changed to WMQM.
  • The WMQM Call letters was previously assigned to AM 1480 in Memphis
  • 12/21/2002 WMQM Signed on with 50kw at the new location in Memphis.

[edit] Call Sign History

  • WKBJ - 07/18/1979
  • WMQM - 05/29/2002

[edit] Additional technical information

  • Transmitter Type: Harris 3DX-50
  • Back-Up Transmitter: 2,500 Watts, Harris Gates-2
  • Antenna Info: 200' Tower Non-Directional

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