Broadcast area Memphis, Tennessee Facility ID 35873 Website kwam990.com City of license Memphis Area Memphis Slogan New Voice of Memphis | Class B Webcast Listen Live Frequency 990 kHz Format Talk radio Branding KWAM 990 Talk Radio | |
Power 10,000 watts day
450 watts night Owner Legacy Media - Memphis, LLC | ||
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KWAM (990 AM) 'The New Voice of Memphis' is a radio station licensed to Memphis, Tennessee, United States, the station is currently owned by Legacy Media. The "K" in its call sign related to the fact that the transmitter is located in West Memphis, Arkansas, on the west side of the Mississippi River (the boundary line between the "K" and "W" call signs), even though the station is licensed to Memphis.
Contents
The current, local, on air talent includes Chris Wade (M-F from 6AM-8AM), Marybeth Conley (M-F from 12PM-1PM), and Earle Farrel 4 Memphis (M-F from 3PM-6PM). The 'Variety Hour' (M-F 8AM-9AM) has a variety of hosts (hence the name) who talk about a wide range of subjects. Nationally Syndicated shows include The Herman Cain Show, Clark Howard, The Schnitt Show with Todd Schnitt, and The Norman Goldman Show. Weekend Shows include Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, Dr. Joy Browne, Big Billy Kinder Outdoors, and The Paul Parent Garden Show.
History
It was originally owned by the "Dee" Rivers Group, which also owned WEAS-FM in Springfield/Savannah, Georgia; and WGOV (now WGUN) in Valdosta, Georgia; among other stations in Georgia and Florida.
The station's previous owner, Concord Media Group, sold KWAM to Legacy Media in 2007.