WRMR (FM)

WRMR
Broadcast areaCape Fear–Wilmington–Jacksonville
Frequency98.7 MHz
BrandingModern Rock 98.7
Programming
FormatModern rock
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Ownership
OwnerSunrise Broadcasting
WAZO, WILT, WKXB, WMFD
History
First air date
April 28, 1965; 59 years ago (1965-04-28)[1]
Former call signs
  • WLGD (2008–2011)
  • WILT (2005–2008)
  • WKOO (1989–2005)
  • WRCM-FM (1965–1989)
[2][3]
Call sign meaning
Modern Rock or Rock Music Radio
Technical information[4]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID47884
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT297 meters (974 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
34°29′41″N 77°29′19″W / 34.49472°N 77.48861°W / 34.49472; -77.48861
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.modernrock987.com

WRMR (98.7 MHz) is an FM radio station broadcasting a modern rock format. Licensed to Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States, the station serves the Wilmington and Jacksonville areas. Since October 2008, the station has been owned by Sunrise Broadcasting, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capitol Broadcasting Company of Raleigh, North Carolina, according to FCC filings.[1] The signal can heard as far south as Myrtle Beach and as far west as Fayetteville

  1. ^ 1989 Broadcasting yearbook p. B-216
  2. ^ "Call Sign History". Retrieved January 6, 2011.
  3. ^ 1968 Broadcasting Yearbook, p. B-119
  4. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WRMR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.