WMWM
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WMWM is a non-commercial radio station at 91.7 Megahertz in Salem, Massachusetts
, licensed to Salem State University. The station was founded as WSSC AM 640 (carrier current) in 1968 and became WMWM at 91.7 FM in 1976 with a power of 10 watts. Power was increased to 130 watts in 1978.
The station features alternative rock with specialty shows devoted to local rock, foreign language programming, blues, jazz, doo wop, country, and electronica. It broadcasts 24 hours a day utilizing computerized automation playlists when a live DJ is not available. The station has a website at http://www.wmwmsalem.com.
Among the past DJs of WMWM are: Anngelle Wood, now with WZLX
in Boston; Chris Kennedy, now with Greater Media in Boston
; and cartoonists Keith Knight (The K Chronicles) and Mark Parisi
(Off the Mark).
Two of the stations legendary on air DJ's were Scott Merrill Mezansky (a/k/a Mike Elliott) and Bob Nelson. Scott hosted a soft rock/oldies show from 1978-1987. Bob has hosted The Juke
Joint, a blues program (with two other hosts) on Sundays continuously since 1988 and has been a DJ since 1981.
Salem, Massachusetts
Salem is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,407 at the 2000 census. It and Lawrence are the county seats of Essex County...
, licensed to Salem State University. The station was founded as WSSC AM 640 (carrier current) in 1968 and became WMWM at 91.7 FM in 1976 with a power of 10 watts. Power was increased to 130 watts in 1978.
The station features alternative rock with specialty shows devoted to local rock, foreign language programming, blues, jazz, doo wop, country, and electronica. It broadcasts 24 hours a day utilizing computerized automation playlists when a live DJ is not available. The station has a website at http://www.wmwmsalem.com.
Among the past DJs of WMWM are: Anngelle Wood, now with WZLX
WZLX
WZLX is a prominent classic rock radio station in the Boston, Massachusetts market. WZLX was one of the first classic rock FM stations in America...
in Boston; Chris Kennedy, now with Greater Media in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
; and cartoonists Keith Knight (The K Chronicles) and Mark Parisi
Mark Parisi
Mark Parisi is the creator of Off The Mark, a comic panel which began in 1987 and now appears in 100 newspapers, as well as on greeting cards, T-shirts, and more. Off The Mark is distributed daily by United Media. Parisi's work is influenced by Charles Schulz, MAD Magazine and Gary Larson...
(Off the Mark).
Two of the stations legendary on air DJ's were Scott Merrill Mezansky (a/k/a Mike Elliott) and Bob Nelson. Scott hosted a soft rock/oldies show from 1978-1987. Bob has hosted The Juke
Joint, a blues program (with two other hosts) on Sundays continuously since 1988 and has been a DJ since 1981.