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WWCD (AM)

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WWCD
Broadcast areaFort Myers, Florida
Frequency1070 kHz
Branding1070 The Zone
Programming
FormatSports
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
WBCG, WBTT, WCCF, WCKT, WCVU, WIKX, WOLZ, WZJZ
History
First air date
November 19, 1986 (1986-11-19)[1]
Former call signs
WKII (1985–2024)
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID35214
ClassB
Power1,800 watts day
233 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
26°53′37.00″N 82°3′3.00″W / 26.8936111°N 82.0508333°W / 26.8936111; -82.0508333
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website1070thezone.iheart.com

WWCD (1070 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a sports format. Licensed to Solana, Florida, United States, the station serves the greater Charlotte County area, but can be heard as far north as Tampa and as far south as Key West. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc.

History

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The station was founded as WKII in 1986 by Kneller Broadcasting of Charlotte County. Under the leadership of Kneller Broadcasting, WKII was a full service radio station with major community involvement. Former air personalities include Jack Mihall (now deceased), Charlie Shoe and Larry Timko.

References

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  1. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010 (PDF). 2010. p. D-149. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WWCD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
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