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Bcstg Corp. (acq 10- 5 -52). Net: ABC /C. Rep: ft. Stereo. Format: AOR. Spec progs: Jazz 6 hrs wkly. Radio McGavren -Guild. Format: Contemp. David E. Steere, Bradley Curtis, prog dir; Jim Pemberton, mus dir; Dan Ares & gen mgr; Robert M. Salmon, coml mgr; James Behr, news dir. Rates: $20; 18.80; 20; 18.80. 1111111111111111. R. Higgs, prog dir; Chas. Carney, news dir; Charles A. engr. Gustafson, chief WITL(AM) -June 26, 1961: 1010 khz; 500 w -D, DA. Hollenrake, news dir; Jeff Sommerville, chief engr. Pine Tree Rd. (48910). Rates: $7; 7; 7; 7. WKFR -FM -See Battle Creek. 3200 (517) 393-1010. Metropolitan Radio Corp. (acq 4- 11 -64). Group owner: Mid -West Family Stns. Rep: McGavren -Guild. Format: WKPR(AM) -Oct 20, 1960: 1420 khz; 1 kw -D, DA. Marquette Box 867 (49005). (616) 381 -1420. Kalamazoo Bcstg Country gold. Chuck Mefford, pres & gen mgr; WDMJ(AM) -July 4, 1931: 1320 khz; 5 kw -D, 1 Co. Inc. Group owner: Kuiper Stns. Format: Relg. William Pacelli, coml mgr; Jim Walton, prog & mus dir; kw- Duane N, DA -N. 845 W. Washington St. (49855). (906) William E. Kuiper, Ares, gen mgr; Herrn Elenbaas, stn Stacker, news dir; Chuck Drake, prom dir; John 228 -9600. WDMJ Inc (4- 19-76). Net: ABC /E. Rep: mgr; chief engr & prog dir; Henry Wielhouwer, sls mgr; Bauer, chief engr. Rates: $28; 24; 26; 24. Neil (Detroit), Roberts Assoc. (Chicago), Oakes (L.A.). William Freeman, news dir. Rates: $5.75; 5.75; 5.75; WITL -FM -April 15, 1964: 100.7 mhz; 55 kw. Ant Format: Adult contemp. Lou W. Chappell, owner, 5.75. 165 ft. Prog sep from AM. Format: Modern country pres & gen mgr. Rates: S13; 11; 13; 11.

WJIM(AM) -1934: 1240 khz; 1 kw -D, 250 w -N. Box WHWL(FM) -Dec 16, 1965: 95.7 mhz; 100 kw. Ant WKZO 40226 (48901). (517) 372 -8282. TWX 517 -372- 530 ft. Stereo. 249 A.W. Washington St. (49855). (906) 0741. Gross Telecasting Inc. (group owner). Net: NBC. 228 -9606. Gospel Opportunities (acq 4- 19 -76). For- Rep: PRO Radio, Pearse. Format: MOR. Spec progs: mat: Rel. Stuart Schaeffer, stn mgr; Scott Simonsen, TitBuckley Radio Sales Inc Farm 1 hr, Span 1 hr, wkly. James H. Gross, pres & traf mgr; Daniel Smith, chief engr. gen mgr; Bryan S. Halter, prog dir; Carl Onken, chief engr Rates: $12; 9.50; 12; 9.50. *WNMU -FM- August 1963: 90.1 mhz; 100 kw. Ant 930 ft. Stereo. Northern Michigan U. (49855). (906) WJIM-FM--June 1960: 97.5 mhz; 28 kw. Ant 440 ft. 227 -2600. Board of Control of Northern Michigan Uni- Net: versity. Net: NPR. Format: Jazz, class, talk. Ernest E. WKZO(AM) -Sept 10, 1931: 590 khz; 5 kw -U, DA -N. NBC. Prog sep from AM. Format: Btfl mus. Phelps, gen mgr; Stephen W. Dupras, stn mgr; James 590 W. Maple St. (49008). (616) 345 -2101. TWX WJIM -TV affil. Rates: $14; 11.50; 14; 11.50. D. Steffey, chief engr. 810 -277 -8952. Fetzer Bcstg Co. (group owner). Net: WVIC -AM -FM -See East Lansing. CBS. Rep: Buckley. Format: MOR. Spec prog: Farm 11 WUUN(FM) -April 6; 1974: 100.1 mhz; 3 kw. Ant hrs wkly. John E. Fetzer, chmn; Carl E. Lee, pres & 370 ft. Stereo. 412 W. Washington St. (49855). (906) gen mgr; Otis Gaston, VP & stn mgr; Gordon Ander- Lapeer 228-6800. Stereo 100 Inc. Rep: PRO Radio. Format: son, admin VP radio opns mgr; Fred Douglas, news dir; WDEY(AM) 16, Adult contemp. E. R. pub affrs dir; Lee Dershem, mus dir; James Garrètt, -Nov 1962: 1530 khz; 5 kw -D, DA -D. Nickolas Bridges, pres; Phillip chief engr. WKZO -TV affil. Rates: $43; 33; 36; 29. 286 W. Nepessing St. (48446). (313) 664 -8555. Bullwinkel, gen mgr; Kim Parker, prog dir; Dennise WTHM Bcstg Co. (acq 3- 1 -73). Rep: Michigan Spot Roth, news dir; Bruce Reynolds, chief engr. Rates: *WMUK(FM) -Jan 8, 1951: 102.1 mhz; 50 kw Ant Sls. Format: Easy listen. David R. Sommerville, pres; $13.70; 13.70; 13.70; 13.70. 490 ft. Friedmann Hall, Western Michigan U. (49008). John F Sommerville, VP; Gregory R. Fischer, gen sls (616) 383-1921. Stereo. Western Michigan U. Net: mgr; Jeffrey P Sommerville, chief engr. Rates: S12; Marshall NPR. Format: Ed, fine arts, pub info. Spec prog: Black 12; 12; 6. 1 hr, Span 2 hr, jazz 31/2 hrs, blue grass, 4 hrs, wkly. WALM(AM) -See Albion. WDEY-FM -Feb 6, 1968: 103.1 mhz; 3 kw. Ant 330 ft. Charles M. Woodliff, gen mgr; Garrard D. Macleod, stn Dups AM 100 %. Stereo. Rates same as AM. mgr; Richard P. Atwell, dev & prom mgr; Anthony E. WELL -FM -Oct 1, 1968: 104.9 mhz; 3 kw. Ant 300 ft. Griffin, news dir; Douglas Howe, chief engr. Stereo. 111 W. Michigan Ave. (49068). (616) WMPC(AM) -Dec 2, 1926: 1230 khz; 1 kw -D, 250 781 -2600. Triad w -N. 1800 N. Lapeer Rd. (48446). (313) 664 -6211. Stations Inc. Format: Div, btfl mus, old. WOLR(FM) -June 19, 1964: 106.5 mhz; 33 kw. Ant C. Wayne Wright, Ares, The Calvary Bible Church. Format: Relig. Arnold L. gen mgr & mus dir; Alice 600 ft. Industrial State Bank Bldg., Suite 334 (49007). Payne, Bracy, pres & gen mgr; Donna Butler, prog dir; Bronlon Wright, coml mgr; Robert prog & news dir; (616) 345-7121. Fairfield Bcstg Co. (acq 6- 24 -72). Miller, mus dir; Larry Harrison, news dir; Loren Cook, William Pruitt, chief engr. Rates: $4; 4; 4; 4. Format: Btfl mus. Stephen C. Trivers, Pres; Christine chief engr. S. Woodward, stn mgr; Alvin G. White, sls mgr; Dennis Mason R. Martin, prog dir; William J. Wertz, mus dir; J. Dennis L. Weidler, prom mgr; Patti Martinson, news dir; Ray- Livonia *WUNN(AM) -May 11, 1967: 1110 khz; 1 kw -D. mond S. Winters, chief engr. Rates: $26; 29; 29; 16. (48854). (517) 676 -2488. Family Life Bcstg System WCAR(AM) -See Garden City. (acq 1- 1 -69). Net: UPI. Format: Religious. Spec progs: WYYY(AM) -Feb 4, 1956: 1470 khz; 500 w -D, DA -D. Black 1 hr wkly. Warren Bolthouse, dir; Peter Brooks, Lane (49001). (616) -1470. 2315 Schippers 38i Ludington gen mgr; Randy Carlson, bdcst admin; Alan Cook, Williams Bcstg Corp. (The Circle Corp.) (acq prog dir; Linda Thomas, news dir; Tim Coston, chief 5- 31 -79). Net: MBS. Rep: Walton, Mich. Spot Sls. For- WKLA(AM) -Oct 9, 1944: 1450 khz; 1 kw -D, 250 2- engr. mat: MOR. Michael Day, pres & gen mgr; Sharon N. 5941 West U.S. 10 (49431). (616) 843 -3438. Taylor, coml mgr; Laura Block, prom mgr; LeRoy Green, WKLA Inc. (acq 1950). Net: ABC /I, ABC /E, Michigan news dir; Ray Winters, chief engr. Rates: $12.75; Farm Radio Network. Format: MOR. Spec progs: Farm Menominee 10.50; 12.75; 2.5 hrs wkly. R. Thomas Plank, pres & gen mgr; -. WAGN(AM) 14, 1952: 1340 khz; 1 kw -D, 250 Richard Lambert, sls & prom mgr; Martin Kryger, prog -Nov dir; Diane Arent, prod dir; Dave Hawley, new dir; John w -N. Box 375 (49858). (906) 863 -5551. MenMar Kalkaska Bcstg (acq 1- 1 -55). Net. ABC /I. Rep: Pearse. Sonefelt, chief engr. Rates: $9.20; 6; 6; 6. Corp. Format: MOR. Loren B. Koesling, pres & gen mgr; WKLT(FM) -April 8, 1979: 97.7 mhz: 3 kw. Ant 500 WKLA -FM 1971: 106.3 mhz; 3 kw. Ant 250 ft. Harold P Dragoo, coml mgr; William C. King, prog dir; ft. Stereo. 105 Fourth St. (49646). (616) 258-2800. -May /FM. Format: Charles Patrick, Robert B. MacCaulay, news dir; Paul Peninsula Bcstg Inc. Net: MBS. Rep: Pearse Sales. Dups AM 19 %. Stereo. Net: ABC Adult contemp. Rates: 6; 6; 6. Anick, chief engr. Format: MOR. Roy E. Henderson, pres; Michael $9.20; O'Shea, stn & prom mgr; Chuck Poet, mus dir; Barry WCJL(AM) -See Marinette, Wis. Scott, news dir; Jach Leishman, chief engr. Rates: Manistee $7.75; 7.25; 7.50; 6.25. WMAM(AM) -See Marinette, Wis. WMTE(AM) -June 7, 1951: 1340 khz; 1 kw -D, 250 WTGE(AM) -Not on air, target date unknown: 1420 w -N. Box 128 (49660). (616) 723 -9906. Manistee khz; 500 w -D. 309 George V Ave., Croswell (48422). Bcstg Corp., Charles E. Hedstrom. Net: ABC /C. Rep: Midland Kaltrim Bcstg Co. Format: C &W. Hopewell, Mich. Spot Sis. Format: Contemp. Charles WMPC(AM) 1490 khz; 1 kw -D, 250 w-N. Hedstrom, pres, coml & gen mgr; Pete Nezki, prog dir; -1948: -2. 1510 St. (48640). 631 -1490. Pat- Edward Kenney, prom mgr; Bernard Schroeder, news DA Bayliss (517) Kentwood (group acq 4- 20 Net: Rep: dir; Dave Christian, mus dir; Charles Hagerman, chief ten Corp. owner; -71). UPI. PRO Radio, Mich Spot Sls. Format: MOR, C &W WKWM(AM) -Sept 18, 1978: 1 140 khz; 5 kw -D, DA. engr. Ronald W. Maines, pres & gen mgr; Greg Theokas, VP: Box 8281, 3010 Shaffer Rd. (49508). (616) 942 -2430. Richard Culpepper. Net: Natl Black. Format: Black. WRRK(FM) -Co -owned with WMTE(AM). Aug 1, Phil Davidson, prog dir; Kirk Hughes, mus dir; M. P Pat- ten, treas; Matt Fisher, news dir; Peter Wolf, chief engr. Spec prog: Religious 5 hrs wkly. Richard Culpepper, 1970: 97.7 mhz; 3 kw. Ant 155 ft. Dups AM 75 %. pres & gen mgr, chief engr; Norman Jackson, opns Rates: $9.60; 9.60; 9.60; 4.80. mgr; Frank Grant, prog & mus dir, stn mgr; Lloyd Manistique WRCI(FM) -Dec 14, 1976: 93.5 mhz; 3 kw. Ant 300 Brown, sls mgr. Rates: $13; 12; 13; -. Box 1844, 225 N. Rd. (48640). WTIQ(AM) -Feb 11, 1965: 1490 khz; 1 kw -D, 250 w- ft. Stereo. Saginaw -3151. Radio Inc. Net: MBS. Lansing N. 1501 Deer St. (49854). (906) 341 -2024. WITO Inc. (517) 631 Wolverine Co. (acq 5- 23 -73). Rep: Mich. Spot Sls. Format: MOR. Rep: P/W Radio Representatives, Michigan Spot Marohl, Sales. Format: Adult contemp /easy rock. Spec progs: WILS(AM) -1947: 1320 khz; 5 kw -D, 1 kw -N, DA -2. Bev Henrichsen, gen mgr & news dir; Walter 2 hrs, jazz 3 hrs wkly. Ted A. Peloubet, Ares, 600 W. Cavanaugh Rd. (48910). (517) 393 -1320. coml mgr; John Ramsey, prog dir; John Lindroth, chief Class 10. Lansing Bcstg Co. Net CBS. Rep: Torbet. Format: engr. Rates: $4.80; 4.80; 4.80; 4.80. gen mgr & chief engr. Rates: $10; 10; 10; MOR (ad contemp). Spec progs: Farm 1 hr wkly. *WUGN(FM) -July 15, 1961: 99.7 mhz; 100 kw. Ant Johh C. Pomeroy, pres; E. L. Byrd, VP & gen mgr; Susan Marine City 759 ft. Stereo. 325 E. Main (48640). (517) 631 -7060 Harvey, coml mgr; Dennis Cavendar, prog dir; Gail or Family Life Bcstg Syst (acq 9- 26 -73). McKnight, mus dir; Keith Cummings, news dir; Larry WSMA(AM) -Dec 10, 1951: 1590 khz; 1 kw -D, DA. 695 -5595. Net: UPI. Format: Relig. Spec prog: Span 1/2 hr, Black 1 Estlack, chief engr. Rates: $16.50; 15.90; 16.50; 5300 Marine City Highway (48060). (313) 765 -8893. Randy Carlson, 11.50. Sommerville Bcstg Co. (acq 2- 1 -67). Format: C &W. hr wkly. Warren Bolthouse, pres; Spec progs: Farm 3 hrs, Polka 3 hrs, wkly. Richard S. exec VP; Harold Sayers, VP of opns; Darrow D. Parker, WILS -FM- January 1967: 101.7 mhz, 3 kw. Ant 180 Sommerville, press James Williams, prog dir; Dar stn mgr; Cris Heal, engr.

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