WRAM

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{{Infobox radio station

| logo =

| name = WRAM

| airdate = May 1957[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1971/Section-B-Radio-Broadcasting-Yearbook-1971-11.pdf 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook], Broadcasting, 1971. p. B-65. Retrieved April 22, 2019.

| frequency = 1330 kHz

| translator = 95.7 W239DB (Monmouth)

| city = Monmouth, Illinois

| area = Galesburg / Monmouth and Vicinity

| format = Classic Country

| owner = Robbins-Treat Resources, LLC

| power = 1,000 watts day
50 watts night

| haat =

| branding = WRAM 1330AM 95.7FM

| class = D

| webcast = [https://streamdb4.securenetsystems.net/v5/index.cfm?stationCallSign=WRAM Listen live]

| website = [http://www.1330wram.com/ www.1330wram.com]

| callsign_meaning =

| sister_stations = WMOI

| licensing_authority= FCC

}}

WRAM (1330 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic country format. Licensed to Monmouth, Illinois, the station serves Monmouth and the Galesburg area. WRAM is owned by Robbins-Treat Resources, LLC.

History

WRAM began broadcasting on May 5, 1957, and ran 1,000 watts during daytime hours only.[https://cdbs.recnet.com/corres/?doc=66346 History Cards for WRAM], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 22, 2019. It was owned by Prairieland Broadcasters. In 1971, the station was sold to Monmouth Broadcasting for $170,000."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1971/1971-01-18-BC.pdf Ownership changes]", Broadcasting. January 18, 1971. p. 72. Retrieved April 22, 2019. In 1977, it was sold to Coleman Broadcasting for $246,000."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1977/BC-1977-07-11.pdf Ownership changes]", Broadcasting. July 11, 1977. p. 45. Retrieved April 22, 2019. In 1986, the station was sold to KCD Enterprises for $325,000."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/1980s/1985/RR-1985-11-29.pdf Transactions]", Radio & Records. November 29, 1985. p. 10. Retrieved April 23, 2019."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1985/BC-1985-12-02.pdf Ownership Changes]", Broadcasting. December 2, 1985. p. 108. Retrieved April 22, 2019.[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=83408 Application Search Details – BAL-19851114FB], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 23, 2019.[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/comment.pl?Application_id=83408&File_number=BAL-19851114FB Public Notice Comment – BAL-19851114FB], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 23, 2019. In 1997, WRAM was sold to WPW Broadcasting, along with 97.7 WMOI, for $1.7 million."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/1990s/1997/RR-1997-11-21.pdf Transactions]", Radio & Records. November 21, 1997. p. 6. Retrieved April 23, 2019."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1997/BC-1997-11-24.pdf Changing Hands]", Broadcasting & Cable. November 24, 1997. p. 40-41. Retrieved April 23, 2019.

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On October 3, 2018, WPW Broadcasting announced a sale of their Monmouth stations WMOI, WRAM, and WRAM's translator at 94.1, to Monmouth-based Robbins-Treat Resources, LLC for $168,000."[http://www.wgil.com/2018/10/03/two-monmouth-radio-stations-sold/ Two Monmouth radio stations sold]", WGIL. October 3, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2019.Jacobson, Adam. "[https://www.rbr.com/wetterlings-wpw-deal-oh-yeah-a-translator-too/ Wetterling’s WPW Deal: Oh, Yeah … A Translator, Too]", Radio & Television Business Report. November 30, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2019. The sale was consummated on December 28, 2018