WTMK explained

WTMK
City:Wanatah, Indiana
Branding:Shine.fm
Frequency:88.5 MHz
Airdate:2005
Format:Christian adult contemporary
Erp:3,400 watts
Haat:109.8m (360.2feet)
Class:A
Facility Id:90498
Coordinates:41.3042°N -87.025°W
Owner:Olivet Nazarene University
Licensing Authority:FCC
Sister Stations:WONU, WHZN
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.[1] This station also broadcasts the Lowell Senior High School Red Devils football games as an affiliate of the Regional Radio Sports Network.

History

WTMK began broadcasting in 2005 and was originally licensed to Lowell, Indiana.[2] It aired a Christian format was owned by CSN International.[2] In 2008, CSN International sold WTMK, along with a number of other stations, to Calvary Radio Network, Inc.[3] [4] These stations were sold to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa later that year.[5] [6] In 2010, Calvary Radio Network purchased WTMK back from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.[7] 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.[8] In 2015, the station was moved from Lowell, Indiana to Wanatah.[9]

External links

Notes and References

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