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WTMK

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WTMK
Frequency88.5 MHz
BrandingShine.fm
Programming
FormatChristian adult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerOlivet Nazarene University
WONU, WHZN
History
First air date
2005
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID90498
ClassA
ERP3,400 watts
HAAT109.8 meters (360 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°18′15.00″N 87°01′30.00″W / 41.3041667°N 87.0250000°W / 41.3041667; -87.0250000
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websiteshine.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.[2]

History

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WTMK began broadcasting in 2005 and was originally licensed to Lowell, Indiana.[3] It aired a Christian format was owned by CSN International.[3] In 2008, CSN International sold WTMK, along with a number of other stations, to Calvary Radio Network, Inc.[4][5] These stations were sold to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa later that year.[6][7] In 2010, Calvary Radio Network purchased WTMK back from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.[8] 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.[9] In 2015, the station was moved from Lowell, Indiana to Wanatah.[10]

References

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