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WRKB

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WRKB
Frequency1460kHz
Programming
FormatSouthern Gospel
AffiliationsSalem Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerFord Broadcasting
WRNA
History
First air date
December 1,1960
Call signmeaning
"RK" in the callsign for "Radio Kannapolis"
Technical information
ClassD
Power2000wattsdaytime
194wattsnighttime
Transmitter coordinates
35°29′14″N80°36′18″W/ 35.48722°N 80.60500°W/35.48722; -80.60500
Translator(s)W257EI (99.3MHz,Kannapolis)
Links
Websitefordbroadcasting.com

WRKB(1460AM) is aradio stationbroadcasting aSouthern Gospelformat. Licensed toKannapolis, North Carolina,United States, it serves theRowanandCabarruscounty areas. The station is owned byFord Broadcasting.

History

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Carl L Ford's first job was at WRKB in Kannapolis, which was owned byBill Hefnerat the time. Now Ford and his wife Angela own Ford Broadcasting, which owns WRKB andWRNA.The two stations broadcast the same programming, and Ford hosts a morning show on both stations.[1]

References

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  1. ^Jessie Burchette, "Broadcaster Carl Ford Off to Fast Start on Commission",The Salisbury Post,January 4, 2009.
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