WTMK

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WTMK
Frequency 88.5 MHz
BrandingShine.fm
Programming
Format Christian adult contemporary
Ownership
Owner Olivet Nazarene University
WONU, WHZN
History
First air date
2005
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 90498
Class A
ERP 3,400 watts
HAAT 109.8 meters (360 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 41°18′15.00″N87°01′30.00″W / 41.3041667°N 87.0250000°W / 41.3041667; -87.0250000
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website shine.fm

WTMK (88.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian adult contemporary format. Licensed to Wanatah, Indiana, United States, the station is currently owned by Olivet Nazarene University. [2]

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History

WTMK began broadcasting in 2005 and was originally licensed to Lowell, Indiana. [3] It aired a Christian format was owned by CSN International. [3] In 2008, CSN International sold WTMK, along with a number of other stations, to Calvary Radio Network, Inc. [4] [5] These stations were sold to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa later that year. [6] [7] In 2010, Calvary Radio Network purchased WTMK back from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. [8] The station was sold to Olivet Nazarene University later that year for $130,000, and began broadcasting the Christian contemporary music format known as Shine.fm. [9] In 2015, the station was moved from Lowell, Indiana to Wanatah. [10]

References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WTMK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ "WTMK Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. 1 2 Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2008 , Broadcasting & Cable, 2008. p. D-205. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal", All Access Music Group. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 169. August 28, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 238. December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Religious noncoms find second new home", Radio & Television Business Report. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Religious noncom spins 11", Radio & Television Business Report. January 20, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Transactions: 11-18-10", Radio & Television Business Report. November 17, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Other News", VHF-UHF Digest. April 2015. p. 20. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
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