WJMS (590 AM, "US 59") is a radio station broadcasting a full-service format of classic country music and talk. Licensed to Ironwood, Michigan, it first began broadcasting November 3, 1931 with 100 W power. It was called "The Voice of the Iron Range."[2]

WJMS
Broadcast area[1] (Daytime)
[2] (Nighttime)
Frequency590 kHz
BrandingUS 59
Programming
FormatClassic country, Talk
AffiliationsCumulus Media Real Country Milwaukee Brewers Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerJ & J Broadcasting
WIMI, WKMJ-FM, WMPL, WUPY
History
First air date
November 3, 1931
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID57223
ClassB
Power5,000 watts (day)
1,000 watts (night)
Translator(s)92.1 W221EH (Ironwood)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewjmsam.com

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WJMS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Voice of Iron Range" (PDF). Broadcasting. February 15, 1932. Retrieved 1 October 2014.

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46°25′25″N 90°12′30″W / 46.42361°N 90.20833°W / 46.42361; -90.20833