WJOT (AM)

WJOT (1510 AM) is a radio station licensed to Wabash, Indiana broadcasting an oldies format. The station is owned by Dream Weaver Marketing, LLC.[4] The station simulcasts WJOT-FM 105.9.

WJOT
CityWabash, Indiana
Branding105.9 The Bash
SloganHome Of Good Time Rock 'n' Roll
Frequency1510 AM (kHz)
First air dateNovember 1971[1]
FormatOldies
Power250 watts daytime
ClassD
Facility ID13538
Transmitter coordinatestype:city 40°47′11.00″N 85°49′19.00″W
Former call signsWAYT (1971-1998)[2][3]
OwnerDream Weaver Marketing, LLC
Sister stationsWJOT-FM
WebcastListen Live
Website1059thebash.com

History

The station began broadcasting in November 1971 and held the call sign WAYT.[2][5] The station aired a MOR format.[5] By 1988, the station was airing a country music format.[6] By 1992, the station was airing an adult contemporary/country format.[7] In July 1998, the station's call sign was changed to WJOT and the station adopted an oldies format.[3][8]

References
  1. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1994, Broadcasting & Cable, 1994. p. B-131. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  2. History Cards for WJOT, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  3. Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  4. AM Query Results: WJOT, fcc.gov Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  5. 1974 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1974. p. B-75. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  6. Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1988, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1988. p. B-100. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  7. Broadcasting & Cable Market Place 1992, Broadcasting & Cable, 1992. p. A-123. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  8. "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 15, No. 28. July 15, 1998. p. 1. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
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