WTMK
Radio station in Wanatah, Indiana
41°18′15.00″N 87°01′30.00″W / 41.3041667°N 87.0250000°W / 41.3041667; -87.0250000Public license information
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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
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
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WTMK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "WTMK Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2008, Broadcasting & Cable, 2008. p. D-205. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal", All Access Music Group. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 169. August 28, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 238. December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Religious noncoms find second new home", Radio & Television Business Report. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Religious noncom spins 11", Radio & Television Business Report. January 20, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions: 11-18-10", Radio & Television Business Report. November 17, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Other News", VHF-UHF Digest. April 2015. p. 20. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 90498 (WTMK) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WTMK in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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