WCJM-FM explained

WCJM-FM
City:West Point, Georgia
Branding:The Bull
Airdate:[1]
Frequency:100.9 MHz
Format:Country
Erp:5,800 watts
Haat:100m (300feet)
Class:A
Facility Id:54863
Coordinates:32.8519°N -85.1372°W
Former Callsigns:WBMK-FM (CP, 1963-1966)[2]
WCJM (1966–1994)
Owner:iHeartMedia, Inc.
Licensee:iHM Licenses, LLC
Sister Stations:WKKR, WMXA, WPCH, WTLM, WZMG
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:https://wcjmthebull.iheart.com/
Licensing Authority:FCC

WCJM-FM (100.9 FM) is a radio station licensed to serve West Point, Georgia, United States. The station is owned by San Antonio–based iHeartMedia, through licensee iHM Licenses, LLC.

It broadcasts a country music format and features programming from Westwood One.[3]

History

In August 1998, Fuller Broadcasting Company, Inc., agreed to sell this station to Root Communications License Company, L.P., as part of a five-station deal.[4]

In March 2003, Root Communications License Company, L.P., reached an agreement to sell this station to Qantum Communications subsidiary Qantum of Auburn License Company, LLC, as part of a 26 station deal valued at $82.2 million.[5] The deal was approved by the FCC on April 30, 2003, and the transaction was consummated on July 2, 2003.[6]

On May 15, 2014, Qantum Communications announced that it would sell its 29 stations, including WCJM-FM, to Clear Channel Communications (now iHeartMedia), in a transaction connected to Clear Channel's sale of WALK AM-FM in Patchogue, New York, to Connoisseur Media via Qantum.[7] The transaction was consummated on September 9, 2014.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Complete-Television-Radio-Cable-Directory-2017-Radio.pdf.
  2. Web site: FCC History Cards for WCJM-FM.
  3. Web site: Station Information Profile . Arbitron.
  4. News: Brumley . Cecil G. . August 5, 1998 . Root Communications buying five more stations . 12A . Daytona Beach News-Journal.
  5. News: March 17, 2003 . Changing Hands - 3/17/2003 . .
  6. Web site: FCC Media Bureau . Application Search Details (BALH-20030307ACE) . July 2, 2003.
  7. News: Venta. Lance. Qantum Sells To Clear Channel; Connoisseur Expands In Long Island. May 15, 2014. RadioInsight. May 15, 2014.