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By Kelly Parker, Aircheck Radio Enthusiast In the heart of Jacksonville, Florida, a radio station once roared with a sound so powerful it echoed from Cape Canaveral to Cape Hatteras, captivating generations of listeners. WAPE, known as “The Big Ape,” was more than a radio station—it was a cultural cornerstone, a soundtrack to adolescence, and a beacon of community connection from its inception in 1958 through its AM heyday and into its modern FM era. For those of us who […]
Radio Tribute Websites: Preserving the Legacy of Classic StationsBefore the rise of digital streaming, AM and FM radio stations were the pulse of music, news, and community engagement. Many iconic stations from the 1960s through the 1990s have since evolved or ceased operations. However, passionate enthusiasts and historians have created radio tribute websites to ensure their legacies endure.These online archives offer airchecks, jingles, photographs, and stories, capturing the essence of tuning in during radio’s golden eras. Below, we highlight some […]
WEFM 99.5 FM: The Underdog That Took on Chicago Radio in the Late 1970s "Radio is the theater of the mind; television is the theater of the mindless." — Steve Allen A Station in Transition: From Classical to Contemporary For decades, Chicago’s FM dial was home to WEFM 99.5, a station steeped in tradition. Founded in 1940 by Zenith Radio Corporation, WEFM was among the pioneers of FM radio, broadcasting a steady diet of classical music that catered to Chicago’s […]
The Great Twin Cities Radio Wars of the 1970s: When Stations Fought for Every Last Listener By Mark Miller There was a time when the Twin Cities lived and breathed radio—when your loyalty to a station meant something, when you didn’t just listen, you committed. It was the era of radio battles, where every station fought for your ear, and the Twin Cities became one of the most competitive radio markets in America. From the booming news giant of WCCO […]
