KCKJ (89.5 FM The Wind) is a

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licensed to

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, United States, serving the

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area. The station is an affiliate of

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broadcasting a

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format, and is currently owned by

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, Inc.

History

The station began broadcasting in August 2009, and initially held the call letters KITG. KITG was owned by

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Joplin until May 8, 2012, and aired a format consisting of Christian talk and teaching and Christian music. The station adopted the call letters KCKJ on May 18, 2012. Effective August 23, 2018, the station was sold by

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to Radio Training Network, Inc., as a purchase price of $135,000Broadcast Actions
fcc.gov. Accessed August 29, 2018

References

External links

KCKJ's website
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