WRMT (1490 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a beach music format. Licensed to Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States, it serves the Rocky Mount area. The station is owned by First Media Radio, LLC.

WRMT
Broadcast areaRocky MountWilson
Frequency1490 kHz
Programming
FormatBeach music
Ownership
OwnerFirst Media Radio, LLC
WPWZ, WDWG, WZAX
History
First air date
December 15, 1958 (1958-12-15)
Call sign meaning
Rocky Mount
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID73962
ClassC
Power1,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
35°55′57″N 77°49′49″W / 35.93250°N 77.83028°W / 35.93250; -77.83028
Translator(s)98.1 W251CX (Rocky Mount)
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Public license information

History

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Logo as a Fox Sports Radio affiliate

In 2005, this station was ESPN Radio 1490 and aired high school sports.[2] WRMT briefly aired gospel programming originating from Praise City Church.

In 2018, WRMT once again began to broadcast Rocky Mount High School football games.

On February 14, 2020, WRMT became 1490 "The Beach", playing Carolina beach music.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WRMT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Fred Marion, "Local radio stations switch, tweak formats," Rocky Mount Telegram, July 21, 2005, Marquee section.
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