WCSJ-FM

Last updated
WCSJ-FM
WCSJ FM103.1 logo.jpg
Broadcast area Chicago metropolitan area
Frequency 103.1 MHz
BrandingClassic Hits WCSJ
Programming
Format Full Service Classic Hits
Ownership
Owner
  • Nelson Multimedia Inc.
  • (Grundy County Broadcasters, Inc.)
WAUR, WJDK-FM
History
First air date
1993;31 years ago (1993) (as WJDK) [1]
Former call signs
WJDK (1993–1998) [2]
WYXX (1998–2004) [2]
Technical information [3]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 17038
Class A
ERP 6,000 watts
HAAT 100 meters (330 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 41°17′35.00″N88°20′4.00″W / 41.2930556°N 88.3344444°W / 41.2930556; -88.3344444
Links
Public license information
Website wcsjfm.com

WCSJ-FM (103.1 MHz) is a commercial radio station in Morris, Illinois. It airs a full service, classic hits radio format and is owned and operated by Nelson Multimedia Inc. WCSJ-FM's programming includes local news, high school sports, a weekly fishing and outdoor program, and NASCAR racing.

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WCSJ's studios are on Washington Street in downtown Morris. The transmitter is off East McArdle Road in Coal City. [4] WCSJ's sister stations are WAUR 1550 AM and WJDK-FM 95.7. WCSJ, WAUR and WJDK are the only local radio stations in Grundy County, Illinois.

History

WJDK

The station began broadcasting in 1993;31 years ago. The original call sign was WJDK and it aired an adult contemporary format. [1] [5] In 1997, the station was sold to Big City Radio. [6]

WYXX

In February 1998, the station's call sign was changed to WYXX and it adopted a rhythmic oldies format branded "Chicago's Heart and Soul", simulcasting 103.1 WXXY in Highland Park, Illinois, with the station's call sign and adult contemporary format moving to 95.7. [2] [6] [7] In August 1999, WYXX and WXXY adopted an 80s hits format as "The Eighties Channel," with the station patterned on high-energy CHR stations of the 1980s. [8] [9] [10] The station featured longtime Chicago area radio personalities including Robert Murphy, Fred Winston, and Mark Zander. [8] [10]

In 2001, WYXX and WXXY adopted a Spanish hits format, branded "Viva 103.1". [11] [12] [13] By January 2003, the station had ended its simulcast with WXXY, and adopted a dance hits format as "Party 103.1". [14]

WCSJ-FM

In late 2003, the station was sold to Larry Nelson for $426,000. [15] [16] In January 2004, the station's call sign was changed to WCSJ-FM, and it adopted a mix of soft oldies and adult standards. It was an affiliate of the "Timeless" network from Citadel Broadcasting. [17] [18]

After the network's shutdown in February 2010, the station adopted a classic hits format. [19] It combines hits of the 1970s, 80s and 90s with local news and high school sports.

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 Call Sign History, FCC.gov. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WCSJ-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. ↑ Radio-Locator.com/WCSJ
  5. ↑ "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 10, No. 32. August 11, 1993. p. 1. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  6. 1 2 Hart, Marla. "Changing channels: WVVX is WXXY. Why? Because...", Chicago Tribune . March 22, 1998. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
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  8. 1 2 "Big City /Chicago Drops 'Soul' For '80s", Radio & Records . August 13, 1999. pp. 3 & 20. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 16, No. 32. August 11, 1999. p. 1. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
  10. 1 2 "The Eighties Channel 103.1FM WXXY Chicago: Staff". WXXY. Archived from the original on April 8, 2000. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
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  14. ↑ "Formats You'll Flip Over", Radio & Records . January 17, 2003. p. 21. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
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