WTKG

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WTKG

City of license	Grand Rapids, Michigan
Broadcast area	[1] (Daytime) [2] (Nighttime)
Branding	AM 1230 WTKG
Slogan	Grand Rapids' Talk Alternative
Frequency	1230 kHz
Format	Progressive Talk
Power	1,000 watts
Class	C
Callsign meaning	Talk Grand Rapids
Former callsigns	WCUZ (?-3/28/97) WJEF (?-?) WION (?-?)
Affiliations	Air America Radio
Owner	Clear Channel Communications
Sister stations	WBCT, WBFX, WMAX-FM, WOOD, WOOD-FM, WSNX-FM, WTKG
Website	wtkg.com

WTKG (1230 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a talk radio format. Licensed to Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, and now owned by Clear Channel Communications, it first began broadcasting under the WION call sign. Previous to adopting the current calls and format in 1997, the station played country under the WJEF (the station on which radio Hall of Famer Wally Phillips started his career) and WCUZ calls.

[edit] Bronco Radio Network

WTKG is an affiliate of the Western Michigan University "Broncos Radio Network" and carries all of the Broncos football and men's basketball games.

[edit] Sources

Michiguide.com - WTKG History

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