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WRKY (AM)

1922 establishments in PennsylvaniaClassic rock radio stations in the United StatesRadio stations established in 1922Radio stations in Pennsylvania

WRKY (1490 kHz, "Rocky 98.5") is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The station is owned by Forever Media and simulcasts the classic rock programming of sister station 98.5 WYCR. WRKY is one of Pennsylvania's oldest radio stations. WRKY is powered at 600 watts, using a non-directional antenna. The transmitter is off Fruitville Pike in Lancaster. Programming is also heard on FM translator W223CH at 92.5 MHz.

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WRKY (AM)
Pleasure Road, Manheim Township

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