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WKGE
WKGE is an American AM radio station licensed to broadcast on 850 kHz at 10 kW day and night, serving the community of Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
History.
First signing on the air in 1922 on a number of frequencies including 833 kc., 1170 kc., 1310 kc. and finally in 1941 to 1400 kc., this station was known for much of its history as WJAC, under common ownership with WJAC-TV for many years. WJAC broadcast on 1400
filed March 3, 2015, Birach again requested a stay-silent authorization of 90 days while efforts continue to secure a new transmitter, as the current one is constantly failing. The FCC granted the request on April 3, 2015.
WKGE has a construction permit to become a Class D station broadcasting during daytime hours only. The construction permit shows a three-tower array.
History A return to the airwaves.
Birach Broadcasting sold WKGE to Edward A. Schober effective January 17, 2017, for $25,000. Schober