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WMJC

Coordinates: 40°11′53″N 86°07′44″W / 40.19806°N 86.12889°W / 40.19806; -86.12889
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WMJC
Broadcast areaKalamazooBattle Creek, Michigan
Frequency91.9 MHz
BrandingStrong Tower Radio
Programming
FormatChristian radio
AffiliationsStrong Tower Radio
Ownership
Owner
KTGG, WNHG
History
First air date
2008; 16 years ago (2008)[1]
Former call signs
WTNP (2008–2011)
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID121857
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT67.4 meters (221 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°11′53″N 86°07′44″W / 40.19806°N 86.12889°W / 40.19806; -86.12889
Translator(s)97.3 MHz W247AM (Kalamazoo)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteOfficial Website

WMJC (91.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian format as an affiliate of the Strong Tower Radio. WMJC is licensed to Richland, Michigan, United States. WMJC is simulcast on a translator in Kalamazoo, 97.3 W247AM.[3]

History

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The station began broadcasting in 2008, holding the call sign WTNP, and was owned by Horizon Broadcasting Network.[1] The station's call sign was changed to WMJC on May 1, 2011.[4] Soon thereafter, the station was sold to Calvary Radio Network, Inc. for $75,000.[5] Effective July 19, 2021, the station was sold to West Central Michigan Media Ministries, along with its translator 97.3 W247AM, for $150,000, and it became an affiliate of Strong Tower Radio.[6][7][8][9]

References

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  1. ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010, Broadcasting & Cable, 2010. p. D-293. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WMJC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ http://www.michiguide.com/dials/rad-m/wmjc.html Michiguide History for WMJC
  4. ^ "Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  5. ^ "Delaware AM And Its FM Translators Sold", AllAccess.com. May 2, 2011. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  6. ^ "Kansas FM Sold, South Carolina AM Donated", AllAccess.com. March 16, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  7. ^ Ferguson, Kam. "Strong Tower Radio seeks to reach Battle Creek and Kalamazoo with the Everlasting Gospel", Lake Union Herald. April 26, 2021. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  8. ^ "Station Sales Week Of 3/19", RadioInsight. March 19, 2021. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  9. ^ "Deal Digest, Inside Radio. July 22, 2021. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
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