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WMMB

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WMMB and WMMV
Broadcast areaSpace Coast
Frequencies
  • WMMB: 1240 kHz
  • WMMV: 1350 kHz
BrandingNews Talk WMMB 1240 / 1350
Programming
FormatTalk radio
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
WFKS, WLRQ-FM
History
First air date
  • WMMB: 1946 (1946)
  • WMMV: 1957 (1957)
Former call signs
  • WMMV:
    • WLRQ (1987–1991)
    • WWHL (1991–1995)
    • WMYM (1995–1997)
Technical information[1][2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID
  • WMMB: 11408
  • WMMV: 20371
Class
  • WMMB: C
  • WMMV: B
Power
  • WMMB: 1,000 watts (unlimited)
  • WMMV: 1,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
Translator(s)WMMB: 92.7 W224DJ (Melbourne)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Websitewmmbam.iheart.com

WMMB (1240 AM) and WMMV (1350 AM) are commercial radio stations simulcasting a talk radio format. WMMB is licensed to Melbourne, Florida, United States, and WMMV is licensed to Cocoa, Florida. The stations are owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. and the license is held by iHM Licenses, LLC.[3][4] The radio studios and offices are on South Babcock Street in Melbourne.[5]

In Melbourne, programming can also be heard on low-power FM translator W224DJ at 92.7 MHz.

Programming

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Weekdays begin with a local news and information show, "Bill Mick Live." The rest of the weekday schedule is made up of nationally syndicated conservative talk shows.[6] The stations also broadcast Miami Dolphins football games in the fall.

History

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WMMB first signed on the air in 1946. The station that became WMMV went on the air in 1957.

Translator

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Broadcast translator for WMMB
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class Transmitter coordinates FCC info
W224DJ 92.7 FM Melbourne, Florida 139444 250 151 m (495 ft) D 28°8′13″N 80°42′12″W / 28.13694°N 80.70333°W / 28.13694; -80.70333 LMS
Image
Former logo

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WMMB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WMMV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "WMMB Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. ^ "WMMV Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  5. ^ WMMBam.com/contact
  6. ^ "WMMB's show lineup page". Archived from the original on July 19, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2008.
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