WKXD-FM is a radio station

Radio station

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 broadcasting a rhythmic adult contemporary

Rhythmic Adult Contemporary

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 music format. Licensed to Monterey, Tennessee

Monterey, Tennessee

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, USA, the station is currently owned by JWC Broadcasting.

History

The Federal Communications Commission

Federal Communications Commission

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 issued a construction permit

Construction permit

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 for the station on September 10, 1985. The station was assigned the call sign

Call sign

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 WMCZ on December 3, 1985 and, on January 9, 1986, changed its call sign to WRJT. The station received its license to cover

Broadcast license

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on August 2, 1989. On October 31, 1991, the station again changed its call sign to the current WKXD-FM.

Translators

In addition to the main station, WKXD-FM is relayed by an additional translator to widen its broadcast area.