It’s a 1kw Class C AM from 1 tower located in a small town on the banks of the Blackwater River, not far to the north of Interstate 10. And, this municipality is just to the east of Pensacola, Fla.
That’s a geographical fact that some broadcasters may fret, as Milton, Fla., receives radio stations from not only Florida’s westernmost city but also nearby Mobile, Ala.
For one company, gaining ownership of the Milton AM is worthy of an investment.
WTKE-AM 1490 in Milton, Fla., which has been a FOX Sports Radio affiliate in recent years, is being sold by Camax Communication Group to Omni Broadcasting.
The transaction carries a total value of $40,000.
A $10,000 nonrefundable downpayment has been made to the seller. The remainder is due in cash at closing.
Omni is based in Fort Walton Beach and paperwork submitted to the FCC shows it is led by Jennifer Hale. The company made news in March, when Omni acquired former sibling WTKE-FM in Niceville, Fla., from a court-appointed receiver for $425,000.
Hale happens to be a sideline reporter for FOX Sports and has ties to Northwest Florida. According to sunbiz.org business registration information from the State of Florida, Omni is a family-owned operation that includes her father, James Hale; and Senior General Manager Ron Hale Sr.
Omni Broadcasting dates to 1996.
