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| Frequency | 1320 kHz |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Defunct (formerly Gospel music) |
| History | |
First air date | September 6, 1961 (as WEEW) |
Last air date | June 1, 2018 |
Former call signs | WEEW (1961–1983) WWGN (1983–1989) |
| Technical information | |
| 31856 | |
| Class | D |
| Power | 500 watts day 45 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°32′7″N 77°4′4″W / 35.53528°N 77.06778°W / 35.53528; -77.06778 |
WTOW (1320 AM) was a radio station broadcasting a Gospel music format. Licensed to Washington, North Carolina, United States, the station was owned by Shabach Media Group. As of June 1, 2018, the station went silent.1
History
2003 license renewal fine
Former owner James Rouse/The Minority Voice was issued a $13,000 fine for failure to renew WTOW's license in a timely manner in August 2003 leading up to its expiration date of December 1, 2003. The fine was issued on April 2, 2008.2
License deletion
On July 31, 2019, WTOW's license was deleted by the FCC due to being silent over a one-year period.3
References
References
- "Silent AM Broadcast Stations List". Federal Communications Commission. May 25, 2016.
- "JAMES ROUSE". Federal Communications Commission. December 15, 2015.
- FCC Report 8/4: WAJD Nabbed For Running Day Power At Night Radioinsight - August 4, 2019
External links
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 31856 (WTOW) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- FCC History Cards for WTOW (covering 1959-1979 as WJMG / WEEW)