WKGM (940 AM) is a southern gospel formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Smithfield, Virginia, serving Hampton Roads.[1] WKGM is owned and operated by Baker Family Stations.[4]

WKGM
Broadcast areaHampton Roads
Frequency940 kHz
BrandingJoy FM
Programming
FormatSouthern gospel[1]
Ownership
Owner
  • Baker Family Stations
  • (WKGM, Inc.)
History
First air date
December 18, 1974[2]
Former call signs
WEOO (1974–1980)[3]
Technical information
Facility ID73160
ClassB
Power10,000 watts day
3,100 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
36°57′16″N 76°37′48″W / 36.95444°N 76.63000°W / 36.95444; -76.63000
(day)
37°5′51″N 76°40′16″W / 37.09750°N 76.67111°W / 37.09750; -76.67111

(night)
Translator(s)See § Translator
Links
WebsiteWKGM Online

Translator

In addition to the main station, WKGM is relayed by an FM translator to widen its broadcast area.[5]

Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassFCC info
W289CI105.7 FMSmithfield, Virginia81226250 watts121 m (397 ft)DLMS

References