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KURM (AM)

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KURM
Broadcast areaFayetteville (North West Arkansas)
Frequency790 kHz
Programming
FormatNews Talk Information/Brokered programming
AffiliationsCBS News Radio
Ownership
OwnerKERM, Inc
KURM-FM
History
First air date
April 30, 1980 (first license granted)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID34266
ClassB
Power5,000 watts day
500 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
36°18′10″N 94°6′47″W / 36.30278°N 94.11306°W / 36.30278; -94.11306
Translator(s)K248DM (97.5 MHz, Huntsville)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.kurm.net

KURM (790 AM) is a radio station broadcasting both News Talk Information and Brokered programming formats. Licensed to Rogers, Arkansas, United States, it serves the Fayetteville (North West Arkansas) area. The station is currently owned by KERM, Inc. 790 kHz is a Regional broadcast frequency.

Station owner Kermit Womack is the father of Arkansas Congressman Steve Womack.

History

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KURM was established on November 9, 1979 by owner Kermit Womack. It ceased operation on July 1, 2024 at 5:15 pm.[2]

The final song played on KURM was Give the World a Smile by Cathedral Quartet.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KURM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ “Community stalwart KURM Radio in Rogers ceasing operations after 45 years” by Paul Gatling, Talk & Business; published June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
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