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Coordinates: 38°22′46″N 88°19′33″W / 38.37944°N 88.32583°W / 38.37944; -88.32583
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WFIW
Broadcast areaFairfield, Illinois
Frequency1390 kHz
Programming
FormatNews Talk / Sports
AffiliationsGenesis Communications Network
Premiere Networks
Radio America
USA Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerThe Original Company, Inc.
WFIW-FM, WOKZ
History
First air date
August 21, 1953[1]
Call sign meaning
"Fairfield-Illinois-Wayne"[2]
Technical information[3]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID71167
ClassD
Power710 watts day
58 watts night
Translator(s)103.3 W277CZ (Fairfield)
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.wfiwradio.com

WFIW (1390 kHz) is an AM radio station broadcasting a news talk format. Licensed to Fairfield, Illinois, the station is currently owned by The Original Company, Inc., which also owns WFIW-FM 104.9 FM and WOKZ 105.9 FM.[4] WFIW AM and FM simulcast their programming until February 15, 1983.[2]

WFIW carries a variety of local programming, as well as nationally syndicated shows such as Dave Ramsey, Rush Limbaugh, Clark Howard, Roger Hedgecock, Dr. Joy Browne, Coast to Coast AM, and Bill Cunningham.[5]

History

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WFIW began broadcasting on August 21, 1953.[1] The station was originally owned by Thomas Smoot Land and Bryan Davidson, doing business as Wayne County Broadcasting Company.[6] In May 1974, Thomas Land would take sole ownership of the station,[2][6] and would later pass ownership of the station to his son, Dave Land.[7][8] In 2012, Land sold WFIW, along with WFIW-FM and WOKZ, to The Original Company for $962,766.67.[8][9]

WFIW originally ran 500 watts during daytime hours only.[6] On May 25, 1961, the station's power was increased to 1,000 watts.[2][6] From the early to mid 1980s, the station was an affiliate of Music of Your Life.[10][11] By 1986, the station was airing a modern country format.[12] By 1989, nighttime operations were added, running 87 watts.[13] By 1991, the station had added news-talk programming.[14][15] By 1993, the station was completely airing a talk format.[16]

The call letters WFIW were originally assigned to a station in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.[17] In 1932, that station was bought by George Norton Jr., and its transmitter was moved to Louisville, Kentucky, with the call letters being changed to WAVE.[18]

References

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  1. ^ a b 1972 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1972. p. B-63. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d "Station History". WFIW. Archived from the original on February 6, 2002. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  3. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WFIW". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. ^ https://streamingradioguide.com/radio-parent-list.php?parentid=190 The Original Company list of radio stations
  5. ^ WFIW AM Program Schedule Accessed May 11, 2010
  6. ^ a b c d History Cards for WFIW, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  7. ^ "WFIW Radio’s Dave Land retiring", The Carmi Times, December 28, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  8. ^ a b "Seller retains ties to Illinois radio trio", Radio & Television Business Report, May 24, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  9. ^ Asset Purchase Agreement, fcc.gov. April 30, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  10. ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1983, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1983. p. B-73. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  11. ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1985, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1985. p. B-82. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  12. ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1986, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1986. p. B-86. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  13. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989, Broadcasting & Cable, 1989. p. B-92. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  14. ^ The Broadcasting Yearbook 1991, Broadcasting & Cable, 1991. p. B-100. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  15. ^ The M-Street Radio Directory. 1991. p. 129. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  16. ^ "Format Changes", The M-Street Journal. Vol. 10 No. 28. July 14, 1993. p. 1. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  17. ^ "WFIW Rebuilding" (PDF). Broadcasting. October 15, 1931. p. 20. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  18. ^ Kieber, John E., Ed. (2001). The Encyclopedia of Louisville. The University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0-8131-2100-0. P. 126.
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