WPJC

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WPJC
Catholic Spirit Radio logo.png
Frequency 88.3 MHz
BrandingCatholic Spirit Radio
Programming
Format Catholic talk
Affiliations EWTN Global Catholic Radio
Ownership
Owner2820 Communications, Incorporated
WSPI, WUON
History
First air date
2003
Technical information
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 91342
Class B1
ERP 20,000 watts
HAAT 39 meters (128 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 40°53′11″N88°38′41″W / 40.88639°N 88.64472°W / 40.88639; -88.64472 Coordinates: 40°53′11″N88°38′41″W / 40.88639°N 88.64472°W / 40.88639; -88.64472
Translator(s) 89.1 MHz W206CE (DeKalb)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website http://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. [1] In 2022, 2820 Communications purchased 89.3 WUON in Morris, Illinois for $25,000. [2] [3]

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History

The station began broadcasting in 2003, and was owned by CSN International, airing a Christian format. [4] In 2008, CSN International sold WPJC, along with a number of other stations, to Calvary Radio Network, Inc. [5] [6] These stations were sold to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa later that year. [7] [8] In 2010, Calvary Radio Network purchased WPJC back from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. [9]

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. [10] [11] [12] 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. [12] [13]

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References

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