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{{Infobox radio station |
{{Infobox radio station |
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| logo = |
| logo = Great News Radio logo.png |
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| name = WLLM |
| name = WLLM |
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| airdate = April [[1951 in radio|1951]]<ref name="BCYearbook2005"/> |
| airdate = April [[1951 in radio|1951]]<ref name="BCYearbook2005"/> |
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| frequency = 1370 [[AM radio|AM]] ([[kilohertz|kHz]]) |
| frequency = 1370 [[AM radio|AM]] ([[kilohertz|kHz]]) |
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| translator = {{Radio Relay|105.3 [[MHz]]|W287BP|Lincoln}} |
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| city = [[Lincoln, Illinois]] |
| city = [[Lincoln, Illinois]] |
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| area = [[Central Illinois]] |
| area = [[Central Illinois]] |
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| format = [[Christian Radio]] |
| format = [[Christian Radio]] |
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| owner = |
| owner = Great News Radio |
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| licensee = Good News Radio, Inc. |
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| power = 1,000 watts day<br>35 watts night |
| power = 1,000 watts day<br>35 watts night |
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| facility_id = 9963 |
| facility_id = 9963 |
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| haat = |
| haat = |
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| branding = Great News Radio |
| branding = Great News Radio |
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| class = D |
| class = D |
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| former_callsigns = WPRC ( |
| former_callsigns = WPRC (1951–1995)<ref name="HistoryCards"/><ref name="CallSign">[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=9963&Callsign=WLLM9963 Call Sign History], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019</ref><br>WNCY (1995)<ref name="CallSign"/><br>WPRC (1995–1996)<ref name="CallSign"/><br>WVAX (1996–1999)<ref name="CallSign"/> |
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| webcast = [http://listen.streamon.fm/wgnj? Listen Live] |
| webcast = [http://listen.streamon.fm/wgnj? Listen Live] |
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| website = http://www.greatnewsradio.org/ |
| website = http://www.greatnewsradio.org/ |
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| affiliations = |
| affiliations = |
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| callsign_meaning = |
| callsign_meaning = |
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| sister_stations = [[WLLM-FM]] |
| sister_stations = [[WGNJ]], [[WGNN]], [[WJWR]], [[WLLM-FM]], [[WLUJ]] |
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| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]] |
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'''WLLM''' (1370 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a radio station broadcasting a [[Christian Radio]] format. Licensed to [[Lincoln, Illinois]], United States, the station is owned by Good News Radio, Inc.<ref>[https://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?list=0&facid=9963 AM Query Results: WLLM], fcc.gov. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref> WLLM's format consists of [[Christian talk and teaching]] |
'''WLLM''' (1370 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a radio station broadcasting a [[Christian Radio]] format. Licensed to [[Lincoln, Illinois]], United States, the station is owned by Great News Radio, through licensee Good News Radio, Inc.<ref>[https://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?list=0&facid=9963 AM Query Results: WLLM], fcc.gov. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref> WLLM's format consists of [[Christian talk and teaching]] and [[Christian music]].<ref>"[http://www.greatnewsradio.org/?page_id=41 Great News Radio & WGNN Radio Schedules]", Great News Radio. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The station began broadcasting in April 1951, and it held the call sign |
The station began broadcasting in April 1951, and it held the call sign WPRC.<ref name="BCYearbook2005"/><ref name="HistoryCards">[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=66220 History Cards for WLLM], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> It ran 500 watts during daytime hours only, and was owned by Prairie Radio Corporation.<ref name="BCYearbook2005"/><ref name="HistoryCards"/> In 1969, the station was sold to the Virginia Broadcasting Corporation for $255,000, and its power was increased to 1,000 watts.<ref name="HistoryCards"/><ref>"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1969/1969-04-28-BC.pdf Ownership changes]", ''[[Broadcasting & Cable|Broadcasting]]''. April 28, 1969. p. 96. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> WPRC aired a [[full service radio|full service]]-[[middle of the road (music)|MOR]] format in the 1970s.<ref name="BCYearbook1973">''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1973/B%201973.pdf 1973 Broadcasting Yearbook]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable|Broadcasting]], 1973. p. B-62. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref><ref name="BCYearbook1979">''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1979/C-All%20%20Radio%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201979-12.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1979]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable|Broadcasting]], 1979. p. C-67. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> By 1980, the station had adopted a [[country music]] format.<ref name="BCYearbook1980">''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1980/C%20Radio%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201980.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1980]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable|Broadcasting]], 1980. p. C-69. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> In 1984, it was sold to Capital Broadcasting, along with [[WTAX-FM|WLRX]], for $475,000.<ref>"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1983/BC-1983-11-28.pdf Changing Hands]", ''[[Broadcasting & Cable|Broadcasting]]''. November 28, 1983. p. 62. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=63004 Application Search Details – BAL-19831110GT], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> In 1990, it was sold to L&M Broadcasting, along with [[WTAX-FM|WESZ]], for $390,000.<ref>"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1990/BC-1990-07-16.pdf Changing Hands]", ''[[Broadcasting & Cable|Broadcasting]]''. July 16, 1990. p. 83. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> In 1994, the station was sold to Central States Network, along with WESZ, for $700,000.<ref name="RR8594">"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/1990s/1994/RR-1994-08-05.pdf Transactions]", ''[[Radio & Records]]''. August 5, 1994. p. 6. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> |
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WPRC continued to air a country format into the 1990s.<ref name="RR8594"/><ref name="RR51796"/><ref name="BCYearbook1994">''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1994/B-All-Radio-BC-YB-1994-B&W.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1994]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable]], 1994. p. B-115. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> On February 1, 1995, the station's call sign was briefly changed to |
WPRC continued to air a country format into the 1990s.<ref name="RR8594"/><ref name="RR51796"/><ref name="BCYearbook1994">''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1994/B-All-Radio-BC-YB-1994-B&W.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1994]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable]], 1994. p. B-115. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> On February 1, 1995, the station's call sign was briefly changed to WNCY, but on March 20, 1995, it was changed back to WPRC.<ref name="CallSign"/> In 1996, the station's call sign was changed to WVAX, and it adopted a [[news-talk]] format, simulcasting AM 1240 [[WTAX (AM)|WTAX]] during most hours, but airing a local show mornings.<ref name="CallSign"/><ref>"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1996-07.pdf Format Changes & Updates]", ''The M Street Journal''. Vol. 13 No. 27. July 3, 1996. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> The station was sold to Saga Communications the following year.<ref name="RR51796">"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/1990s/1996/R&R-1996-05-17.pdf Transactions]", ''[[Radio & Records]]''. May 17, 1996. p. 8. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=224523 Application Search Details – BAL-19960509GE], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> |
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In 1999, the station's call sign was changed to WLLM, and it adopted an [[adult standards]] format.<ref name="CallSign"/><ref>"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1999-06.pdf Format Changes & Updates]", ''The M Street Journal''. Vol. 16, No. 24. June 16, 1999. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref><ref>Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (2000). ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/2000/AL-MT-M-Street-9-2000.pdf The M Street Radio Directory]''. Ninth Edition. p. 232. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> In 2003, the station was purchased by Cornerstone Community Radio for $275,000, and it adopted a Christian format.<ref>''[http://www.main-st.net/tattlers/030221.pdf The Main Street Tattler]''. Volume XXIX, Number 8. February 21, 2003. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref><ref name="BCYearbook2005">''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2005/Radio-All-2005-BC-YB.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2005]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable]], 2005. p. D-182. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> In 2019, the station was sold to Good News Radio.<ref>"[https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/191728/cornerstone-community-radio-sells-illinois-station Cornerstone Community Radio Sells Illinois Stations To Good News Radio]", ''All Access Music Group''. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref><ref>Jacobson, Adam. "[https://www.rbr.com/this-deal-is-certainly-lifting-up-jesus/ This Deal Is Certainly 'Lifting Up Jesus']", ''Radio & Television Business Report''. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref> |
In 1999, the station's call sign was changed to WLLM, and it adopted an [[adult standards]] format.<ref name="CallSign"/><ref>"[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1999-06.pdf Format Changes & Updates]", ''The M Street Journal''. Vol. 16, No. 24. June 16, 1999. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref><ref>Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (2000). ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/2000/AL-MT-M-Street-9-2000.pdf The M Street Radio Directory]''. Ninth Edition. p. 232. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> In 2003, the station was purchased by Cornerstone Community Radio for $275,000, and it adopted a Christian format.<ref>''[http://www.main-st.net/tattlers/030221.pdf The Main Street Tattler]''. Volume XXIX, Number 8. February 21, 2003. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref><ref name="BCYearbook2005">''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2005/Radio-All-2005-BC-YB.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2005]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable]], 2005. p. D-182. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> In 2019, the station was sold to Good News Radio.<ref>"[https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/191728/cornerstone-community-radio-sells-illinois-station Cornerstone Community Radio Sells Illinois Stations To Good News Radio]", ''All Access Music Group''. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref><ref>Jacobson, Adam. "[https://www.rbr.com/this-deal-is-certainly-lifting-up-jesus/ This Deal Is Certainly 'Lifting Up Jesus']", ''Radio & Television Business Report''. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2020.</ref> The sale, which included six sister stations and seven translators, was consummated on February 12, 2020 at a price of $1.1 million. |
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==Translator== |
==Translator== |
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| freq1 = 105.3 |
| freq1 = 105.3 |
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| city1 = Lincoln, Illinois |
| city1 = Lincoln, Illinois |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.greatnewsradio.org/ WLLM's website] |
*[http://www.greatnewsradio.org/ WLLM's website] |
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{{AM station data|WLLM}} |
{{AM station data|9963|WLLM}} |
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*[http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?list=0&facid=138361 Query the FCC's FM station database for W287BP] |
*[http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?list=0&facid=138361 Query the FCC's FM station database for W287BP] |
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*[http://www.radio-locator.com/info/W287BP-FX Radio-Locator Information on W287BP] |
*[http://www.radio-locator.com/info/W287BP-FX Radio-Locator Information on W287BP] |
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[[Category:Christian radio stations in Illinois|LLM (AM)]] |
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[[Category:Radio stations established in 1951]] |
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[[Category:1951 establishments in Illinois]] |
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Latest revision as of 10:59, 20 July 2024
Broadcast area | Central Illinois |
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Frequency | 1370 AM (kHz) |
Branding | Great News Radio |
Programming | |
Format | Christian Radio |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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WGNJ, WGNN, WJWR, WLLM-FM, WLUJ | |
History | |
First air date | April 1951[1] |
Former call signs | WPRC (1951–1995)[2][3] WNCY (1995)[3] WPRC (1995–1996)[3] WVAX (1996–1999)[3] |
Technical information[4] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 9963 |
Class | D |
Power | 1,000 watts day 35 watts night |
Translator(s) | 105.3 MHz W287BP (Lincoln) |
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Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | http://www.greatnewsradio.org/ |
WLLM (1370 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian Radio format. Licensed to Lincoln, Illinois, United States, the station is owned by Great News Radio, through licensee Good News Radio, Inc.[5] WLLM's format consists of Christian talk and teaching and Christian music.[6]
History
[edit]The station began broadcasting in April 1951, and it held the call sign WPRC.[1][2] It ran 500 watts during daytime hours only, and was owned by Prairie Radio Corporation.[1][2] In 1969, the station was sold to the Virginia Broadcasting Corporation for $255,000, and its power was increased to 1,000 watts.[2][7] WPRC aired a full service-MOR format in the 1970s.[8][9] By 1980, the station had adopted a country music format.[10] In 1984, it was sold to Capital Broadcasting, along with WLRX, for $475,000.[11][12] In 1990, it was sold to L&M Broadcasting, along with WESZ, for $390,000.[13] In 1994, the station was sold to Central States Network, along with WESZ, for $700,000.[14]
WPRC continued to air a country format into the 1990s.[14][15][16] On February 1, 1995, the station's call sign was briefly changed to WNCY, but on March 20, 1995, it was changed back to WPRC.[3] In 1996, the station's call sign was changed to WVAX, and it adopted a news-talk format, simulcasting AM 1240 WTAX during most hours, but airing a local show mornings.[3][17] The station was sold to Saga Communications the following year.[15][18]
In 1999, the station's call sign was changed to WLLM, and it adopted an adult standards format.[3][19][20] In 2003, the station was purchased by Cornerstone Community Radio for $275,000, and it adopted a Christian format.[21][1] In 2019, the station was sold to Good News Radio.[22][23] The sale, which included six sister stations and seven translators, was consummated on February 12, 2020 at a price of $1.1 million.
Translator
[edit]WLLM is also heard at 105.3 MHz, through a translator in Lincoln, Illinois.
Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
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W287BP | 105.3 FM | Lincoln, Illinois | 138361 | 100 | 59.8 m (196 ft) | D | LMS |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2005, Broadcasting & Cable, 2005. p. D-182. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ a b c d History Cards for WLLM, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WLLM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ AM Query Results: WLLM, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- ^ "Great News Radio & WGNN Radio Schedules", Great News Radio. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- ^ "Ownership changes", Broadcasting. April 28, 1969. p. 96. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ 1973 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1973. p. B-62. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1979, Broadcasting, 1979. p. C-67. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1980, Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-69. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ "Changing Hands", Broadcasting. November 28, 1983. p. 62. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ Application Search Details – BAL-19831110GT, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ "Changing Hands", Broadcasting. July 16, 1990. p. 83. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ a b "Transactions", Radio & Records. August 5, 1994. p. 6. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ a b "Transactions", Radio & Records. May 17, 1996. p. 8. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1994, Broadcasting & Cable, 1994. p. B-115. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 13 No. 27. July 3, 1996. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ Application Search Details – BAL-19960509GE, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 16, No. 24. June 16, 1999. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (2000). The M Street Radio Directory. Ninth Edition. p. 232. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ The Main Street Tattler. Volume XXIX, Number 8. February 21, 2003. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ "Cornerstone Community Radio Sells Illinois Stations To Good News Radio", All Access Music Group. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- ^ Jacobson, Adam. "This Deal Is Certainly 'Lifting Up Jesus'", Radio & Television Business Report. November 25, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
External links
[edit]- WLLM's website
- Facility details for Facility ID 9963 (WLLM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WLLM in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Query the FCC's FM station database for W287BP
- Radio-Locator Information on W287BP