Programming[edit]
The station is one of three in the area that broadcast in Spanish.[3] The others are WKAC (1080 AM) in Athens (which broadcasts part-time in English) and WJHX (620 AM) in Lexington.
The station is also an affiliate of the American Family Radio network.[4]
WYAM carried limited OSRN programming, and is a former affiliate of the now-defunct Outdoor Sports Radio Network.
WYAM also has a television department, WYAM TV51, which airs live programming and satellite programming from around the country, offers video editing services, and ad buys for commercials advertising.
History[edit]
The station has previously aired Gospel music and Oldies formats. Until June 1, 1994, the station's call sign was WHRT.[1]
Another station in the Huntsville market, WTAK-FM, was assigned the WYAM call letters from November 15, 1991 until July 6, 1993.[5]
Ownership[edit]
In September 1999, WYAM was sold to Priority Communications LLC (Danis L. Willingham and James D. Early, members) by WAJF Inc. (d/b/a Grass Roots American Inc.) for a reported sale price of $75,000.[6][7] In September 2003, Priority Communications consummated its transfer of the WYAM license to Decatur Communications Properties LLC, the station's current owner.[8]