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(517) 531 -5009. Web Site: www.myffr.org. Licensee: Family Life Mount Pleasant (48859). (517) 774 -3105. Fax: (517) 774 -4427. Donovan Reynolds, stn mgr; Peggy J. Watson, opus mgr: Michael Broadcasting System. (group owner) Net: USA, AP. Format: E -mail: [email protected]. Web Site: www.wcmi.org. Coleman, dev din Joan Siefert Rose, progmg dir. Inspirational. Target aud: 25-54; Christian families. *Randy Carlson, Licensee: Central University. *Net: NPR, PRI; Mich. Pub. pres; Dave Phelps, gen mgr; David Jones, opns mgr; Rod Robison, Wash arty: Dow, Lohnes & Albertson. Format: Jazz, class, news á WWWW(FM)- March 1962: 102.9 mhz; 49 kw horiz, 42 kw vert. 499 dev VP; Dave Dawson, prom dir; Ken Peel, mus dir; Robert Parson, info. Target aud: General. *Thomas Hunt, gen mgr; Art Curtis, rgnl sls tt. TL: N42 15 04 W83 48 28. Stereo. Box 300 (48106 -0300). (734) prom mgr, Ray Ford, Randy news dir; Don Haworth, engrg dir; Richard Lindley, chief of engrg. mgr; Linda Dielman, progmg din 930-0107. (734) 930 -0103. Fax: (734) 930-9500. Licensee: Cumulus Kapenga, chief of engrg.. Co -owned TV: 'WCML -TV affil Licensing Corp. Group owner. Cumulus Media L.L.C. (acq 12- 29-97; WWKN(FM )-(Marshall). Oct 1, 1968: 104.9 mhz; 3 kw. 300 ft. TL grpsl) Rep: McGavren Guild. Format: Rock. Ray Nelson, gen mgr. N42 18 47 W64 55 46. 390 Golden Ave., Battle Creek (49015). 111 W. WHSB(FM)- May 1965: 107.7 mhz; 99 kw. 760 ft. TL: N45 03 40 Michigan, Marshall (49068). (616) 963 -5555. Fax: (616) 963 -5185. W83 43 05. Stereo. 1491 M -32 W. (49707). (517) 354-4611. Fax: Ashley Licensee: Capstar TX L.P. Group owner: AMFM Inc. (acq 5.12.99; (517) 354-4014. Licensee: Northern Radio Network Corp. Group grpsl) Format: Oldies. *Jack McDevitt, gen mgr; Bill Mitchell, progmg owner: Northern Radio Network (acq 3- 19-99; grpsl) Net: ABC/C. Mar 14, 1994: 92.5 mhz; 3 kw. 328 ft. TL: N43 10 55 dir. Rep: Michigan. Format: Adult contemp. Target aud: 25 -54. *Robert WJSZ(FM)- 26 103 N. Washington, Owosso (48867). (517) 725-1925. Currier, pres; Sara Dean, rgnl sls mgr, Dennis Kirk, progmg dir; Kerwin W84 58. 725 Fax: (517) 725 Licensee: Kitzman, mus dir: Darrel Kelly, chief of engrg. (800) -1925. -7925. Cunvood Broadcast- Allegan ing Co. Corp. (acq 9 -3-99) Wash atty: Baraff, Koerner & Olender. Format: Var, eclectic. Target aud: 25 -54: general. Michael Gaylord I, WKJZ(FM) -(Hillman). December 1993: 94.9 mhz; 50 kw. 492 ft. TL: WZUU(FM)- April 1991: 92.3 mhz; 860 w. 600 tt. TL: N42 34 52 W85 gen mgr; Michael Gaylord II. opus dir. N45 01 33 W83 54 52. Box 549. Tawas City (48764). (517) 362 -3417. 45 17. Stereo. Hrs opn: 24. Box 80, 706 E. Allegan St., Ostego Fax: (517) 362-4544. E -mail: wkjc @wkjc.com. Licensee: Carroll (49078). (616) 673-3131. (616) 343 -3200. Fax: (616) 692 -6861. Enterprises Inc. (group owner; acq 6-29-92; FTR: 7- 27 -92) Format: Atlanta Licensee: Forum Communications Inc. (acq 6-1-97) Rep: Roslin; Classic rock. *John Carroll Jr., gen mgr. Michigan. Wash airy: Richard Hayes. Format: Classic rock. News staff: one; news progmg 2 hrs wkly. Target aud: 25 -54; professionals. Deb WBYC(FM) -- Licensed to Atlanta. See Petoskey Whiteman, exec VP: Robert Brink, pres & gen mgr; Randy Rowley, Ann Arbor progmg dir. Auburn Hills

WAAM(AM)- October 1947: 1600 khz; 5 kw-U, DA -2. TL: N42 11 32 Allendale W83 41 09. Stereo. Hm opn: 24. 4230 Packard Rd. (48108). (734) WVAHS(FM)- 1975: 89.5 mhz; 100 w. 141 ft. TL: N42 37 42 W83 13 971 -1600. Fax: (734) 973 -2916. Licensee: Whitehall Enterprises Inc. 56. c/o Toni Shoemaker, 2800 Waukegan St. (48326). (248) 852-4278. (acq FTR: 10-3-83) Wash airy: Bryan Cave. (248) 852 -9247. Fax: (248) 852 -0595. Licensee: Avondale School WVGVU -FM- July 15, 1983: 88.5 mhz; 3 kw. 311 ft. TL N43 03 24 9-15-83; $500,000; MOR, news/talk. News 4; news progmg 20 hrs wkly. District. Format: CHR. *Toni Shoemaker, gen mgr; James Wilson, W85 57 31. Stereo. Hm opn- 24. Grand Valley State Univ., 301 W. Format: staff: Target home Relg mus dir. Fulton, Grand Rapids (49504.6492), (616) 771 -6666. (800) 442 -2771. aud: 35 plus; owners & professionals. Spec prog: 5 hrs, 4 hrs, radio Mrs wkly. Lloyd Johnson, Fax: (616) 771 -6625. E -mail: [email protected]. Web She: www- sports old time 8 chmn; Gordon Kummer. pres; Mabel Johnson, VP; Catherine Kalman, gen .wgvu.org. Licensee: Board of Control of Grand Valley State WXOU(FM) -Licensed to Auburn Hills. See Rochester mgr: Kenneth Kelly, progmg Caris, news dir; Phil Keren, pub University. *Net: AP, NPR; Mich. Pub. Wash arty: Cohn & Marks. dir: Chris dir; Ralph Haines, of Rates: Format: Jazz, news. News staff: 5; news progmg 26 hrs wkly. Target affrs chief engrg. $38; 38; 34; 20. Bad Axe aud: 25 plus; mid to upper educ & income levels. Michael T. Walenta, gen mgr; Ken Kolbe, opns mgr; Michael Haifley, dev dir & WCBN- FM-Jan 1972: 88.3 mhz; 200 w. 177 ft. TL: N4216 37 W83 WLEW-FM- 1956: 102.1 mhz; 50 kw. 492 ft. TL: N43 53 28 W83 07 dev mgr; Steve Chrypinski, sis dir & gen sls mgr; Gary Kesler, prom 44 07. Stereo. Hrs opn: 24.530 Student Activities Bldg. (48109). (734) 26. Stereo. Hm opn: 24. 935 Van Dyke Rd. (48413). (517) mgr; Bob Lumbert, engrg dir & engrg mgr. 647-4122. (734) 763 -3535. Fax: (734) 647 -3885. Licensee: Regents of S. 269 -9931. Fax: (517) 269 -7702. Licensee: Thumb Broadcasting Inc. the University of Michigan. Format: Div. Target aud: 18-49. Spec prog: (acq 9- 15-93; with co-located AM; FTR: 10- 11 -93) Format: Adult Jazz 18 hrs, Sp 3 hrs, folk 3 hrs, pub affrs 5 hrs, gospel one hr, Fr one Alma contemp, dassic rock. News staff: 2; news progmg 18 hrs wkly. Target hr wkly. Erik Gottesman, gen mgr, Melissa Sabinovich, opns dir; aud: 25-50. Richard A. Aymen, CEO & gen mgr; Matthew A. Aymen, Nick Fart, dev dir, Nate DeYonker, progmg dir, Carlos Souffrant, asst

Aug 17, 1280 1 VP, sls VP & adv mgr; Thomas L. Meyer, stn mgr; Jack Thomas, mus WFYC(AM)- 1948: khz; kwD, 45 w -N. TL: N43 22 music dir; Chris Tuscink, asst music dir; Monisha !Capita, news dir; Jeff T. Vobbe, 08 W84 3619. Box 669, 5310 N. State Rd. (48801). (517) 463 -3175. Blank, pub affrs dir; Steven Fisher, chief of engrg. din Craig Routzan, news dir: John chief of engrg. Fax: (517) 463 -6674. Licensee: Jacom Inc. (acq 1996) Format: Sports. Target aud: 25-50. Spec prog: Farm 4 hrs wkly. James Sommerville, WLEW(AM)- 1950: 1340 khz; 1 kw -U, DA -D. TL: N43 47 56 W83 01 WDEO(AM)-(Ypsilanti). Nov 16, 1962: 990 khz; 9.2 kw -D, 250 w -N, mgr mgr. pres, gen & progmg dir: Susan Sommerville, prom Rates: 21. Hrs opn: 24. Net: CNN. Format: Country. News staff: 2; news DA-2. TL: N42 15 53 W83 36 47 (D), N42 15 55 W83 36 42 (N). $10.50; 10.50; 10.50; 9. progmg 19 hrs wkly. Target aud: 18-50. *Matthew A. Aymen, exec VP; Stereo. Hm opn: 24. Box 374, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. (48106). Richard A. Aymen, pres & progmg dir. (734) 930 -5200. Fax: (734) 930 -3101. Licensee: Word Broadcasters WOBX(FM)-- Co-owned with WFYC. November 1964: 104.9 mhz; 6 Inc. Format: Christian, talk. Daniel Poole, pres; Al Kresta, gen mgr, kw. 299 ft. TL: N43 22 08 W84 3619. Stereo. Hrs opn: 6 AM -11 PM. Henry Root, prom mgr & chief of engrg; Steve Clarke, progmg dir. Baraga *Net: ABC. Format: Adult contemp. *Rates: $15.25; 15.25; 15.25; 13. WOKL(FM) -Listing follows WTKA. WVCN(FM) -Not on air. target date: unknown: 104.3 mhz; 100 kw. 859 ft. TL: N46 39 50 W88 23 06. Hm opn: 24.3434 W. Kilboum Ave., WMLM(AM)-See Saint Louis Milwaukee, WI (53208). (414) 935 -3000. Fax: (414) 935 -3015. E -mail: WSDS(AM)- (Salem Township). 1962: 1480 khz; 750 w -D, 5 kw-N, [email protected]. Web Site: www.vcyamerica.org. Licensee: DA -2. TL: N42 15 42 W83 37 10. Hm opn: 19. 580 W. Clark Rd., WVOAC -FM- Mar 27, 1993: 90.9 mhz; 100 w. 66 ft. TL: N43 22 50 Keweenaw Bay Broadcasting Inc. Group owner: VCY /America Inc. Ypsilanti (48198). (734) 484 -1480. Fax: (734) 484 -5313. E -mail: W84 40 14. Hm opn: 7 AM -2 AM (M -F); noon -2 AM (S, Su). Van (acq 7 -8 -99) Format: Christian;. Dr. Randall Melchert, pres; Vic [email protected]. Web Site: www.wsds1480.com. Licensee: Dussen Student Ch., 614 W. Superior St. (48801). (517) 463-7301. Eliason, gen mgr. Koch Broadcasting. (acq 6 -1 -68) Format: Classic country, news. News (517) 463-7095. Fax: (517) 463 -7277. (517) 463 -7095. E -mail: progmg 8 hrs wkly. Target aud: 25 plus. Spec prog: Bluegrass 6 hrs wgacduck @hotmail.com. Licensee: Alma College. Format: Rock/AOR. wkly. George A. Koch. pres; George Koch, gen mgr; Andrea Nash, Battle Creek News staff: one; news progmg 3 hrs wkly. Target aud: 13-24; high opns mgr, prom mgr & progmg mgr, Michael Callanan, sls dir; Keith school & college students. Spec prog: Class one hr, folk one hr, jazz Jason, mus dir: Mark Howard, asst music dir; Greg Greenia, pub affrs 2 hrs, relg 2 hrs, hip hop/R &B 7 hrs, heavy metal 5 hrs, dassic rock WBCK(AM)- July 9, 1948: 930 khz; 5 kw -D, 1 kw -N, DA -2. TL: N42 dir; Tom Gardull, chief of engrg. 2 hrs wkly. 17 40 W85 11 00. 390 Golden Ave. (49015). (616) 963 -5555. Fax: (616) 963 -5185. Web Site: www.wbck930.com. Licensee: Patterson WTKA(AM)- Apr 26, 1945: 1050 khz; 5 kw-D, 500 w-N, DA -2. TL: Battle Creek Licensee Corp. Group owner: Patterson Broadcasting Alpena N42 14 32 W83 45 55. (CP: 10 kw -D, TL: N42 08 46 W83 39 36). Box Inc. (acq 1996) Rep: Eastman. Format: News/talk. Target aud: 25.54. 300, Lobby D, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. (48106). (734) 930-0107. Jack McDevitt, stn mgr; Kathy Wagaman, gen sls mgr; Tim Collins,

WATZ(AM)- 1946: 1450 khz; 1 kw-U. TL: N45 03 58 W83 29 06. Hrs Fax: (734) 741 -1071. (734) 930-9500. Licensee: Cumulus Licensing prom mgr & progmg mgr: Tom McHale, news dir; Walker Sisson, chief opn: 20. Box 536, 123 Prentiss (49707). (517) 354 -8400. Fax: (517) Corp. Group owner: Cumulus Media Inc. (acq 12- 29 -97; grpsl) Net: of engrg. 354 -3436. Web Site: www.watz.com. Licensee: WATZ Radio Inc. ABC/I. Rep: Michigan. Format: News, talk, sports. Spec prog: Farm 9 Group owner: Midwestern Broadcasting Co. *Net: ABC/E; Mich. hrs wkly. Janet Jablonski, gen mgr, Steve Ames, gen sls mgr; Dean WBXX(FM)-Co-owned with WBCK. Feb 28, 1975: 95.3 mhz; 3 kw. Farm. Rep: Katz. Format: Talk. News staff: 2; news progmg 31 hrs Erskine, prom dir & progmg dir; Tom Peterson, chief of engrg. 269 ft. TL: N42 1717 W85 09 54. (CP: Ant 285 ft. TL: N42 17 31 W85 wkly. Target aud: 35-64. Spec prog: Farm 3 hrs, Ger 2 hrs, Pol 2 hrs, 10 59). Stereo. Web Site: www.wbck930.com. Net: UPI. Format: relg 2 hrs wkly. Ross Biederman, pres; Mike Centala, gen mgr; WOKL(FM)- Co-owned with WTKA. Feb 14, 1967: 107.1 mhz; 3 kw. Adult contemp. Target aud: 18-49. John Patrick, progmg dir & Steve Wright, opns mgr & progmg dir; Bruce Johnson, news dir; Jim 289 ft. TL: N42 16 41 W83 44 32. Format: Oldies. Bob Kolen, stn progmg mgr. Sofonia, chief of engrg. mgr, Marie Miskl, progmg dir.

WKFR -FM- June 11, 1963: 103.3 mhz; 50 kw. 500 ft. TL: N42 21 19 WAR-FM -1967: 99.3 mhz; 17 kw. 843 ft. TL: N44 51 25 W83 32 34. 'WUOM(FM) -1948: 91.7 mhz; 93 kw. 780 ft. TL N42 24 24 W83 54 W85 20 28. Stereo. Hm opn: 24. Box 50911, Kalamazoo (49005- Stereo. Hm opn: 20. *Net: ABC/E. Formal: Country. Target aud: 54. Stereo. Hm opn: 24. Univ. of Michigan, 5000 L.S.A. Bldg. 0911). 4154 Jennings Dr., Kalamazoo (49001 -1087). (616) 344-0111. 25-54. Elaine Was, mus dir. (48109 -1382). (734) 764 -9210. Fax: (734) 647 -3488. E -mail: (616) 964 -7173. Fax: (616) 344-4223. E -mail: radio @wkfccom. Web [email protected]. Web Site: www.michiganradio.org. Site: www.wkfr.com. Licensee: Cumulus Licensing Corp. Group WCML-FM- Apr 24, 1978: 91.7 mhz; 100 kw. 1,171 ft. TL N45 08 Licensee: The Regents of University of Michigan. Net: NPR, PRI; owner. Cumulus Media Inc. (acq 5-26 -98; grpsl) Format: CHR. News 17 W84 09 44. Stereo. Hm opn: 24. Rebroadcasts WCMU -FM Mount Mich. Pub. Wash arty: Dow, Lohnes & Albertson. Format: News/talk. staff: 2; news progmg 3 hrs wkly. Target aud: 18-49. Lew Dickey, Pleasant 100% Public Broadcasting Ctr., Central Michigan Univ., News staff: 7; news progmg 51 hrs wkly. Spec prog: Jazz 4 hrs wkly. CEO & pres; Richard Weening, chmn; Martin Gausvik, CFO; Ed

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