Calvary Radio Network Explained

Network Name:Calvary Radio Network
Country:United States
Network Type:Radio network
Branding:Calvary Radio
Owner:Calvary Radio Network, Inc.[1]
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:www.jesuspeoplefm.com

Calvary Radio Network is a network of Christian radio stations in the Midwestern United States, broadcasting Christian talk and teaching programs as well as contemporary Christian music.[2] The network is based in Valparaiso, Indiana.

History

In 2008, Calvary Radio Network purchased 26 full powered stations, 27 translators, and one construction permit from CSN International.[3] [4] These stations were sold to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa later that year.[5] [6] The network purchased 11 full powered stations and 20 translators back from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in 2010.[7]

In 2021, Calvary Radio Network sold WCJL (90.9 FM) at Morgantown to the Educational Media Foundation for $250,000; it is now WBKC.[8] WMJC, WVWG, and WTZI, were also sold in 2021 and 2022.

Stations

Calvary Radio Network is heard on 9 stations in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, as well as 8 translators.[9]

Stations

Call signdata-sort-type="number" FrequencyCity of licenseStatedata-sort-type="number" Facility IDClassdata-sort-type="number" ERP
W		data-sort-type="number" Height
m (ft)
WJCZ 91.3 FM B1 25,000 27m (89feet)
WTZY 91.3 FM A 4,000 65m (213feet)
WJCY 91.5 FM A 475 59m (194feet)
WOJC 89.7 FM A 3,700 73m (240feet)
WHLP 89.9 FM B1 8,000 154m (505feet)
WQKO 91.9 FM A 1,600 132m (433feet)
102.9 FM A 4,700 91m (299feet)
WJCO 91.3 FM A 350 59.8m (196.2feet)
90.3 FM B1 9,900 95m (312feet)

Translators

Call signdata-sort-type="number" Frequency
(MHz)		City of licenseStatedata-sort-type="number" Facility IDdata-sort-type="number" ERP
(W)		data-sort-type="number" Height
(m (ft))
W264BF 100.7 6 442.2m (1,450.8feet)
W255BH 98.9 13 117.6m (385.8feet)
W265CP 100.9 27 86.4m (283.5feet)
W240BJ 95.9 10 160m (530feet)
W232DV 94.3 250 28m (92feet)
W300AL 107.9 10 194m (636feet)
W223AU 92.5 10 194m (636feet)
W254BG 98.7 27 73.1m (239.8feet)
W270AU 101.9 10 136.7m (448.5feet)

Former Calvary Radio Network stations

Call signdata-sort-type="number" FrequencyCity of licenseStateNotes
89.9 FM Sold in 2008
88.5 FM Sold in 2008
89.9 FM Sold in 2008
88.3 FM Sold in 2012[10]
WTZI 88.1 FM Sold in 2022[11]
88.5 FM Sold in 2010[12]
WCJL 90.9 FM Sold in 2021
88.9 FM Sold in 2021[13]
88.5 FM Sold in 2012[14]
99.5 FM Sold in 2008
960 AM Sold in 2008
91.7 FM Sold in 2008
91.9 FM Sold in 2021[15]
88.9 FM Sold in 2008
90.5 FM Sold in 2008
90.7 FM Sold in 2008
88.5 FM Sold in 2008
88.3 FM Sold in 2008
94.3 FM Sold in 2008
91.1 FM Sold in 2008
90.5 FM Sold in 2008
90.1 FM Sold in 2008

Notes and References

  1. http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?sr=Y&s=C&call=WTZY&x=0&y=0 WTZY-FM 91.3 MHz
  2. http://www.jesuspeoplefm.com/about About
  3. "Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal", All Access Music Group. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  4. "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 169. August 28, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  5. "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 238. December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  6. News: Religious noncoms find second new home. Radio & Television Business Report. November 12, 2008. October 27, 2020.
  7. News: Religious noncom spins 11. Radio & Television Business Report. January 20, 2010. October 27, 2020.
  8. News: Station Sales Week Of 6/18. Lance. Venta. RadioInsight. June 18, 2021.
  9. Web site: Stations. Calvary Radio Network. September 12, 2021.
  10. "Texas AM, Illinois FM Sold, Ohio Noncomm Donated", All Access Music Group. February 1, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  11. "Station Sales Week Of 6/25", Radio Insight. June 25, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  12. "Transactions: 11-18-10", Radio & Television Business Report. November 17, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  13. "Indiana Noncommercial FM Sold", AllAccess.com. February 21, 2020. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  14. "Noncom creates combo in Des Moines market", Radio & Television Business Report. June 15, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  15. "Kansas FM Sold, South Carolina AM Donated", AllAccess.com. March 16, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2021.

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