Calvary Radio Network

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Calvary Radio Network
Calvary Radio Network logo.png
Type Radio network
Country
United States
BrandingCalvary Radio
Ownership
OwnerCalvary Radio Network, Inc. [1]
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website www.jesuspeoplefm.com

Calvary Radio Network is a network of Christian radio stations in the Midwestern United States, broadcasting Christian talk and teaching programs as well as contemporary Christian music. [2] The network is based in Valparaiso, Indiana.

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History

In 2008, Calvary Radio Network purchased 26 full powered stations, 27 translators, and one construction permit from CSN International. [3] [4] These stations were sold to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa later that year. [5] [6] The network purchased 11 full powered stations and 20 translators back from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in 2010. [7]

In 2021, Calvary Radio Network sold WCJL (90.9 FM) at Morgantown to the Educational Media Foundation for $250,000; it is now WBKC. [8] WMJC, WVWG, and WTZI, were also sold in 2021 and 2022. [9] [10] [11]

Stations

Calvary Radio Network is heard on 9 stations in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, as well as 8 translators. [12]

Stations

Call sign Frequency City of license State Facility ID Class ERP
W 		Height
m (ft)
WJCZ91.3 FM Milford Illinois 122006 B125,00027.0 m (88.6 ft)
WTZY91.3 FM Wonder Lake Illinois 174052 A4,00065.0 m (213.3 ft)
WJCY91.5 FM Cicero Indiana 122004 A47559.0 m (193.6 ft)
WOJC89.7 FM Crothersville Indiana 93802 A3,70073 m (240 ft)
WHLP89.9 FM Hanna Indiana 91345 B18,000154.0 m (505.2 ft)
WQKO91.9 FM Howe Indiana 39886 A1,600132.0 m (433.1 ft)
WJCI 102.9 FM Huntington Indiana 28206 A4,70091.0 m (298.6 ft)
WJCO91.3 FM Montpelier Indiana 122009 A35059.8 m (196 ft)
WJWD 90.3 FM Marshall Wisconsin 93445 B19,90095.0 m (311.7 ft)

Translators

Call sign Frequency
(MHz)		 City of license State Facility ID ERP
(W)		 Height
(m (ft))
W264BF100.7 Chicago Illinois 140680 6442.2 m (1,451 ft)
W255BH98.9 Bremen Indiana 157049 13117.6 m (386 ft)
W265CP100.9 Buffalo Indiana 140809 2786.4 m (283 ft)
W240BJ95.9 Crown Point Indiana 140647 10160 m (520 ft)
W232DV94.3 Lafayette Indiana 140803 25028 m (92 ft)
W300AL107.9 Mishawaka Indiana 81894 10194 m (636 ft)
W223AU92.5 South Bend Indiana 140817 10194 m (636 ft)
W254BG98.7 Warsaw Indiana 157053 2773.1 m (240 ft)
W270AU101.9 Madison Wisconsin 139064 10136.7 m (448 ft)

Former Calvary Radio Network stations

Call sign Frequency City of license StateNotes
KJCU 89.9 FM Fort Bragg California Sold in 2008 [5]
KJCQ 88.5 FM Westwood California Sold in 2008 [5]
KYMS 89.9 FM Rathdrum Idaho Sold in 2008 [5]
WPJC 88.3 FM Pontiac Illinois Sold in 2012 [13]
WTZI88.1 FM Rosemont Illinois Sold in 2022 [9]
WTMK 88.5 FM Lowell Indiana Sold in 2010 [14]
WCJL90.9 FM Morgantown Indiana Sold in 2021 [8]
WVWG 88.9 FM Seelyville Indiana Sold in 2021 [10]
KIHS 88.5 FM Adel Iowa Sold in 2012 [15]
WJCX 99.5 FM Pittsfield Maine Sold in 2008 [5]
WFGL 960 AM Fitchburg Massachusetts Sold in 2008 [5]
WJWT 91.7 FM Gardner Massachusetts Sold in 2008 [5]
WMJC 91.9 FM Richland Michigan Sold in 2021 [11]
KYWH 88.9 FM Lockwood Montana Sold in 2008 [5]
WWFP 90.5 FM Brigantine New Jersey Sold in 2008 [5]
KKCJ 90.7 FM Cannon Air Force Base New Mexico Sold in 2008 [5]
KPKJ 88.5 FM Mentmore New Mexico Sold in 2008 [5]
WGPS 88.3 FM Elizabeth City North Carolina Sold in 2008 [5]
WJIJ 94.3 FM Norlina North Carolina Sold in 2008 [5]
WPGT 91.1 FM Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Sold in 2008 [5]
WAJC 90.5 FM Zebulon North Carolina Sold in 2008 [5]
KAJC 90.1 FM Salem Oregon Sold in 2008 [5]

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References

  1. ↑ WTZY-FM 91.3 MHz Radio-Locator. Accessed October 8, 2013
  2. ↑ About Calvary Radio Network. Accessed October 8, 2013
  3. ↑ "Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal", All Access Music Group. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 169. August 28, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 238. December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Religious noncoms find second new home". Radio & Television Business Report. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Religious noncom spins 11". Radio & Television Business Report. January 20, 2010. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  8. 1 2 Venta, Lance (June 18, 2021). "Station Sales Week Of 6/18". RadioInsight.
  9. 1 2 "Station Sales Week Of 6/25", Radio Insight. June 25, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  10. 1 2 "Indiana Noncommercial FM Sold", AllAccess.com. February 21, 2020. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  11. 1 2 "Kansas FM Sold, South Carolina AM Donated", AllAccess.com. March 16, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  12. ↑ Calvary Radio Network https://www.jesuspeoplefm.com/stations . Retrieved September 12, 2021.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  13. ↑ "Texas AM, Illinois FM Sold, Ohio Noncomm Donated", All Access Music Group. February 1, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  14. ↑ "Transactions: 11-18-10", Radio & Television Business Report. November 17, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Noncom creates combo in Des Moines market", Radio & Television Business Report. June 15, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
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