WPJC
Frequency88.3 MHz
BrandingCatholic Spirit Radio
Programming
FormatCatholic talk
AffiliationsEWTN Global Catholic Radio
Ownership
Owner2820 Communications, Incorporated
WSPI, WUON
History
First air date
2003
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID91342
ClassB1
ERP20,000 watts
HAAT39 meters (128 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°53′11″N 88°38′41″W / 40.88639°N 88.64472°W / 40.88639; -88.64472
Translator(s)89.1 MHz W206CE (DeKalb)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitehttp://www.catholicspiritradio.com/

WPJC (88.3 FM) is an EWTN-affiliated Catholic talk radio station licensed to Pontiac, Illinois, United States. The station is owned by 2820 Communications, Incorporated, and simulcasts its sister flagship station Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 WSPI from 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

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WPJC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WSPI Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ "Deal Digest: Saint Louis AM Changes Hands.", InsideRadio. October 22, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2006, Broadcasting & Cable, 2006. p. D-180. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  6. ^ "Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal", All Access Music Group. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  7. ^ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 169. August 28, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  8. ^ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 238. December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  9. ^ "Religious noncoms find second new home", Radio & Television Business Report. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  10. ^ "Religious noncom spins 11", Radio & Television Business Report. January 20, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  11. ^ "Texas AM, Illinois FM Sold, Ohio Noncomm Donated", All Access Music Group. February 1, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Another Clear Channel Spinoff Finds A Buyer", All Access Music Group. May 16, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  13. ^ a b Jacobson, Adam. "Reality Check: Pontiac Progressive Noncomm Donated", Radio & Television Business Report. October 4, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  14. ^ Willems, Jennifer. "Transfer of Pontiac Station Expands the Network, Reach of Catholic Spirit Radio", The Catholic Post. January 31, 2019. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

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Radio stations in the Bloomington–Normal, Illinois, metropolitan area
Religious radio stations in the state of Illinois
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