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WKRP Call Sign Returns to Cincinnati Airwaves!
3 Apr
Summary
- Iconic WKRP call sign returns to Cincinnati after 48 years.
- Nonprofit media outlet sold the famous call letters for a new venture.
- New venture will help aspiring broadcasters launch their own stations.
The iconic WKRP call sign, famous from the beloved 1970s sitcom, is set to return to Cincinnati after a 48-year absence. The media nonprofit that acquired the call sign in 2014 has now sold it, although specific details about the buyer and timing are contractually undisclosed. This sale is generating excitement for fans of the show, which aired from 1978 to 1982.
The organization's leader acquired the call sign initially for a low-power FM station in North Carolina. This station, WKRP-LP, operated with a format reminiscent of small-town radio from decades past, playing hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
After a decade of operation, the station's leadership decided to pass the reins to younger members. The proceeds from the sale of the call letters are intended to launch a new nonprofit venture called Independent Broadcast Consultants. This new initiative will focus on providing essential consulting services to emerging broadcasters.
While the exact nature of the new WKRP station remains under wraps, the seller expressed hope that the future broadcasters will honor the irreverent spirit of the original television show. The sale is expected to facilitate the growth of independent media by supporting new talent.
