WPJC

WPJC

Pontiac, Illinois
Frequency	88.3 MHz
Branding	Catholic Spirit Radio
Programming
Format	Catholic talk
Affiliations	EWTN Global Catholic Radio
Ownership
Owner	2820 Communications, Incorporated
Sister stations	WSPI, WUON
History
First air date	2003
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	91342
Class	B1
ERP	20,000 watts
HAAT	39 meters (128 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	40°53′11″N 88°38′41″W
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
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.^[2]

History

The station began broadcasting in 2003, and was owned by CSN International, airing a Christian format.^[3] In 2008, CSN International sold WPJC, 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 WPJC back from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.^[8]

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.^[9][10][11]

References

1. "Facility Technical Data for WPJC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
2. "WSPI Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
3. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2006, Broadcasting & Cable, 2006. p. D-180. 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. "Texas AM, Illinois FM Sold, Ohio Noncomm Donated", All Access Music Group. February 1, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
10. "Another Clear Channel Spinoff Finds A Buyer", All Access Music Group. May 16, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
11. Jacobson, Adam. "Reality Check: Pontiac Progressive Noncomm Donated", Radio & Television Business Report. October 4, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

External links

• Facility details for Facility ID 91342 (WPJC) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• WPJC in Nielsen Audio's FM station database