WHZN

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WHZN
Broadcast area Indianapolis metropolitan area
Frequency 88.3 MHz
BrandingShine.FM
Programming
Format Christian adult contemporary
Ownership
Owner Olivet Nazarene University
WONU, WTMK
History
First air date
June 15, 2009 (2009-06-15)
Call sign meaning
Horizon Christian Fellowship (former owner)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 93005
Class B
ERP
HAAT 221 meters (725 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
39°24′14″N86°08′41″W / 39.40389°N 86.14472°W / 39.40389; -86.14472
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website shine.fm

WHZN (88.3 FM, "Shine.FM") is a radio station licensed to New Whiteland, Indiana. Owned by Olivet Nazarene University, it broadcasts a Christian adult contemporary format serving the Indianapolis area. Its transmitter is located in Trafalgar, Indiana.

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History

The station originally signed on under the ownership of Horizon Christian Fellowship of Indianapolis, under the branding 88.3 The Walk. It was granted Program Test Authority from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on June 15, 2009, and its license was granted on October 9, 2009. [2] The station launched with a worship music format,

WHZN was sold to Olivet Nazarene University in 2011, [3] after which it rebranded as part of its Shine.FM network.

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WHZN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. FCC CDBS Station Filing Info
  3. Application Search Details fcc.gov. Accessed September 2, 2012