WPJC
EWTN Global Catholic Radio | |
Ownership | |
---|---|
Owner | 2820 Communications, Incorporated |
WSPI, WUON | |
History | |
First air date | 2003 |
Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 91342 |
Class | B1 |
ERP | 20,000 watts |
HAAT | 39 meters (128 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 40°53′11″N 88°38′41″W / 40.88639°N 88.64472°W |
Translator(s) | 89.1 MHz W206CE (DeKalb) |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | http://www.catholicspiritradio.com/ |
WPJC (88.3
Normal, IL.[2] In 2022, 2820 Communications purchased 89.3 WUON in Morris, Illinois for $25,000.[3][4]
History
The station began broadcasting in 2003, and was owned by CSN International, airing a Christian format.[5] In 2008, CSN International sold WPJC, along with a number of other stations, to Calvary Radio Network, Inc.[6][7] These stations were sold to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa later that year.[8][9] In 2010, Calvary Radio Network purchased WPJC back from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.[10]
In 2012, the station was sold to WPRR, Inc. for $80,000, and the station began airing a
progressive talk format, simulcasting AM 1680 WPRR in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[11][12][13] In 2018, the station was donated to 2820 Communications, and it began airing a Catholic talk format as "Catholic Spirit Radio", simulcasting WSPI in Ellsworth, Illinois.[13][14]
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WPJC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "WSPI Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "Deal Digest: Saint Louis AM Changes Hands.", InsideRadio. October 22, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ Simon, Perry Michael. "Sold: Two Salem Seattle AMs, North Carolina AM-Translator Combo, Illinois Noncommercial FM, Ontario Duo", All Access. August 5, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2006, Broadcasting & Cable, 2006. p. D-180. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal", All Access Music Group. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 169. August 28, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 238. December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Religious noncoms find second new home", Radio & Television Business Report. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Religious noncom spins 11", Radio & Television Business Report. January 20, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Texas AM, Illinois FM Sold, Ohio Noncomm Donated", All Access Music Group. February 1, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Another Clear Channel Spinoff Finds A Buyer", All Access Music Group. May 16, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ a b Jacobson, Adam. "Reality Check: Pontiac Progressive Noncomm Donated", Radio & Television Business Report. October 4, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ Willems, Jennifer. "Transfer of Pontiac Station Expands the Network, Reach of Catholic Spirit Radio", The Catholic Post. January 31, 2019. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
External links
- WPJC in the FCC FM station database
- WPJC in Nielsen Audio's FM station database