WLYJ (FM)
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| Broadcast area | Meridian, Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 98.9 MHz |
| Branding | Joy Christian Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Gospel music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Joy Christian Ministries |
| History | |
First air date | July 31, 1981[1] |
Former call signs | WYKK (1981-1982)[2] WYKK-FM (1982-2005)[2] WLKO (2005-2012)[2] WMSO (2012-2018)[2] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 54324 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 25,000 watts |
| HAAT | 96 meters (315 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | http://joychristianradio.com/ |
WLYJ (98.9 MHz) is a radio station licensed to Quitman, Mississippi, broadcasting a Gospel music format. It is owned by Joy Christian Ministries.[3]
History[edit]
The station began broadcasting on July 31, 1981, and held the call sign WYKK.[1] It aired an oldies format and originally broadcast at 98.3 MHz.[1] By 1986, the station had switched to a country music format, and was part of a simulcast with AM 1500 WBFN.[4] In 1991, the station's frequency was changed to 98.9 MHz.[5] The station was branded "K 98".[6]
In 2005, the station was sold to Educational Media Foundation for $500,000.[7][8][9] Its call sign was changed to WLKO and it became an affiliate of K-Love, airing a contemporary Christian format.[2][10][11] On February 20, 2012, the station's call sign was changed to WMSO, and it became an Air1 affiliate.[2][12][13]
On September 3, 2018, the station adopted a Gospel music format as an affiliate of Joy Christian Radio.[14] On December 21, 2018, the station's call sign was changed to WLYJ.[2] Effective May 13, 2019, Educational Media Foundation traded WLYJ to Joy Christian Ministries in exchange for 88.5 WKTH in Tullahoma, Tennessee.[15]
Simulcasts[edit]
WLYJ's programming is simulcast on WJGS 91.5 in Norwood, Georgia and WLYG 88.3 in Jasper, Georgia.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJGS | 91.5 FM | Norwood, Georgia | 172173 | 3,000 | 70 m (230 ft) | A | LMS |
| WLYG | 88.3 FM | Jasper, Georgia | 90341 | 200 | 1 m (3 ft) | A | LMS |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1982, Broadcasting, 1982. p. C-134. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ FM Query Results: WLYJ, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1986, Broadcasting, 1986. p. B-161. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "Facility/Parameters: Grants", The M Street Journal. Vol. 8, No. 45. November 11, 1991. p. 3. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "K 98". WYKK. Archived from the original on November 11, 1998. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "Deals", Broadcasting & Cable. December 12, 2004. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ Carnegie, Jim. "RBR's Morning Epaper", Radio Business Report. December 2, 2004. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ Application Search Details – BALH-20041201ARG, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "Station List". K-Love. Archived from the original on November 7, 2005. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "K-LOVE Master Station List". K-Love. Archived from the original on December 6, 2011. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "Air1 Station List". Air1. Archived from the original on April 27, 2012. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "Master Station List". Air1. Archived from the original on August 7, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "About Us", Joy Christian Radio. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ Jacobson, Adam. "EMF Makes a 'Joy'-Filled Swap", Radio & Television Business Report. February 19, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
External links[edit]
- Joy Christian Radio's website
- WLYJ in the FCC FM station database
- WLYJ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database