WDKB

WDKB

WDKB

Radio station in DeKalb, Illinois

WDKB (94.9 FM) is a radio station that broadcasts a hot adult contemporary format. Licensed to DeKalb, Illinois, the station is owned by Mid-West Family Broadcasting, through licensee Long Nine, Inc.[2]

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History

The station began broadcasting on August 13, 1990, airing an adult contemporary format with the branding "B95", and was owned by DeKalb County Radio, Limited.[1][3]

Effective August 31, 2018, the station was sold by DeKalb County Radio to Mid-West Family Broadcasting for $650,000.[2][4]

On November 30, 2018, WDKB shifted its format to hot adult contemporary, branded as "94.9 WDKB".[5]

As of August 2022, 94.9 WDKB is now the home for NIU sports.

References

  1. [1]
    The Broadcasting Yearbook 1991, Broadcasting & Cable, 1991. p. B-99. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
  2. [2]
    Venta, Lance. "Mid-West Family Broadcasting Acquires WDKB", RadioInsight. June 15, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  3. [3]
    Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 423-424.
  4. [4]
    Consent to Assignment, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  5. [5]
    Venta, Lance. "WDKB Slides to Hot AC", RadioInsight. November 30, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.

41.949°N 88.896°W / 41.949; -88.896


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