WJPT
CBS Radio News | |
| Ownership | |
|---|---|
| Owner |
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| WBCN, WRXK-FM, WWCN, WXKB | |
| History | |
First air date | July 31, 1991 (as WSUV) |
Former call signs | WSUV (1991–1994) WROC-FM (1994–1995) WJST (1995–2000) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 74080 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 142 meters (466 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www.sunny1063.com |
WJPT (106.3
Studios and offices are on South Tamiami Trail in Estero. The transmitter is off Safety Lane in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.[2] WJPT broadcasts using HD Radio technology. Its HD-2 digital subchannel plays oldies music.
History
On July 31, 1991, the station first
The station was sold for $950,000 in 1994 and the following year, it changed its call letters to WJST. It aired a mix of adult standards and soft oldies for Southwest Florida's large retired community.[4]
In 1997, the station was bought by Beasley Broadcasting for $5 million.[5] Beasley updated the playlist to Soft AC. In 2000, it made a slight change in its call sign, becoming WJPT.
On September 25, 2008, the station changed its moniker to "Sunny 106.3". WJPT was originally licensed to broadcast with 6,000
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WJPT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "WJPT-FM Radio Station Coverage Map".
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1993 page B-72, Broadcasting & Cable
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1997 page B-88, Broadcasting & Cable
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 page D-137, Broadcasting & Cable
External links
- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 74080 (WJPT) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WJPT in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
26°29′17″N 81°55′44″W / 26.488°N 81.929°W
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