WTMK

WTMK (88.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian contemporary music 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.

WTMK
CityWanatah, Indiana
Frequency88.5 MHz
BrandingShine.fm
Programming
FormatChristian contemporary
AffiliationsRegional Radio Sports Network
Ownership
OwnerOlivet Nazarene University
WONU, WHZN
History
First air date
2005
Technical information
Facility ID90498
ClassA
ERP3,400 watts
HAAT109.8 meters (360 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°18′15.00″N 87°01′30.00″W
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.shine.fm

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]

References

  1. "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.
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