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{{short description|Real Presence Radio flagship station in Grand Forks, North Dakota}}
{{Infobox Radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = KWTL
| name = KWTL
| image =
| logo =
| city = [[Grand Forks, North Dakota]]
| city = [[Grand Forks, North Dakota]]
| area =
| area =
| branding = ''AM 1370 KWTL''
| slogan = "Your Catholic Radio Station"
| branding = ''[[Real Presence Radio]]''
| airdate = 1923 (as KUND)<br>2004 (as KWTL)
| airdate = 1923 (as KFJM)
| frequency = 1370 [[AM band|AM]] ([[Kilohertz|kHz]])
| frequency = 1370 [[AM band|AM]] ([[Kilohertz|kHz]])
| translator = 92.5 K223DF ([[Grand Forks, North Dakota|Grand Forks]])
| format = [[Christian radio|Christian]]
| format = [[Christian radio|Catholic]]
| power = 12,000 [[watt]]s (day)<br>270 watts (night)
| power = 12,000 [[watt]]s (day)<br>270 watts (night)
| erp =
| erp =
| class = B
| class = B
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| callsign_meaning = '''K'''nowing the '''W'''ay, the '''T'''ruth, and the '''L'''ife
| former_callsigns =
| former_callsigns = KFJM (1923–1997)<br>KUND (1997–2004)
| coordinates = {{coord|47|52|59|N|97|06|46|W|type:landmark_region:US-ND_source:FCC|display=inline,title}}
| owner = Real Presence Radio
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| callsign_meaning = '''K'''nowing the '''W'''ay, the '''T'''ruth, and the '''L'''ife
| webcast = [http://tmm.miriamtech.net:8000/kwtl.m3u Listen Live!]
| former_frequencies = 1080 kHz (1927)<br>900 kHz (1927–1928)<br>550 kHz (1928)<br>1370 kHz (1928–1936)<br>1410 kHz (1936–1941)<br>1440 kHz (1941–1957)
| website = http://www.youram1370.com/
| affiliations = [[EWTN|EWTN Radio]]
| owner = [[Real Presence Radio]]
| webcast = [https://realpresenceradio.com/player?station=5780 Listen Live!]
| website = [https://RealPresenceRadio.com RPR website]
| affiliations = [[Real Presence Radio]], [[EWTN|EWTN Radio]]
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
}}
}}


'''KWTL''' (1370 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[radio station]] airing [[EWTN]], a [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] TV and radio network. KWTL airs EWTN National programming and produces local shows like "KWTL LIVE" and "Catholic Coach with Tim Mosser". Local Programming includes interviews and guests from across the Red River Valley and across the Fargo and Crookston Dioceses.
'''KWTL''' (1370 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[radio station]] licensed to [[Grand Forks, North Dakota]] which airs [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] [[Christian radio|talk radio]] programming. It is the flagship station for [[Real Presence Radio]], and also airs [[EWTN Radio|Eternal Word Television Network]] (EWTN) National radio programming and features local shows like "Real Presence Live" plus interviews and guests from across the Red River Valley and the Area Dioceses. KWTL also broadcasts on [[broadcast translator|translator]] '''K223DF''' (92.5 FM) in Grand Forks.

KWTL's signal covers parts of three states and two [[Provinces and territories of Canada|Canadian province]]s. It is the second oldest radio station in North Dakota, after [[WDAY (AM)|WDAY]] in Fargo.<ref>WDAY was first licensed on May 23, 1922. The six other North Dakota stations licensed before KWTL were all eventually deleted: WKAJ Fargo (8—11/1922), WMAW Wahpeton (10/1922—4/1924), WOAB Grand Forks (10/1922—10/1923), WPAK Fargo (12/1922—5/1927), WRAC Mayville (1—6/1923), and KFHU Mayville (6—12/1923).</ref>


==History==
==History==
''See also [[KFJM]]''


KWTL's first license, with the sequentially assigned call letters '''KFJM''', was granted on August 13, 1923 to the [[University of North Dakota]], making it one of the first [[campus radio|college radio]] stations. Its initial assignment was to 1310&nbsp;kHz,<ref>[https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=umn.319510008420265&view=1up&seq=167 "New Stations"], ''Radio Service Bulletin'', September 1, 1923, page 3.</ref> however its frequency was changed multiple times throughout the years, including 900, 550, 1370, 1410, and 1440&nbsp;kHz. It changed back to 1370&nbsp;kHz in 1957.
1370 AM signed on as KUND in 1923 on the AM dial as a [[campus radio|college radio]] station for [[University of North Dakota]], making it one of the first college radio stations and the second radio station to sign on in North Dakota after [[WDAY (AM)|WDAY]]. Its frequency has changed throughout the years from 1310, 1440, and currently 1370. KUND later became known as ''Northern Lights Public Radio'', as some of its funding came from the listening audience. In 1995, KUND-FM signed on at 90.7 FM simulcasting KUND. During April 1997, both stations went off the air as the floodwaters went through the transmitter. KUND-FM switched call signs with KFJM 89.3 FM after the flood.


In 1930, a station filing stated that KFJM had been established "to provide laboratory facilities for the students studying radio engineering and to further the educational programs of the university". At this time it was broadcasting about eight hours per day.<ref>[https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=osu.32437122723170&view=1up&seq=97 "Statement of Facts"] (February 20, 1931), ''Commercial Radio Advertising''.</ref>
On July 31, 2002, KUND/KFJM went off the air due to shortages from public funding. KUND/KFJM signed back on in August 2002 with an [[adult album alternative]] format along with programming from [[North Dakota Public Radio|NDPR]] and [[National Public Radio|NPR]].


In 1976 the University of North Dakota established an FM station, KFJM-FM. In 1995, KFJY signed on as the university's second FM station, simulcasting KFJM (AM) with an AAA format and jazz overnight. During April 1997, both stations went off the air as the floodwaters went through the transmitter site.
KUND 1370 was sold to Real Presence Radio, a [[Roman Catholic]] organization, in 2004 to allow funding for a costly transmitter move which was completed on August 22, 2006. The call sign changed to KWTL, and it began airing programming from [[EWTN]]. <ref>[http://www.crtn.org/newsletter/radio/15_11_2004_newsletter_english.doc]</ref>


On August 15, 1997 all three University of North Dakota stations changed call signs. KFJM became '''KUND''' and KFJM-FM on 89.3&nbsp;MHz became [[KUND-FM]], while KFJY on 90.7&nbsp;MHz inherited the historic [[KFJM]] call letters.<ref>[https://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Public_Notices/Call_Sign_Changes/pnmm7171.txt "New or Modified Call Signs"], "Mass Media Bureau Call Sign Actions" (Report No. 312, August 15, 1997).</ref> KUND later became known as ''Northern Lights Public Radio'', as some of its funding came from the listening audience.
On December 25, 2007, KWTL began operating at 12,000 Watts. <ref>[http://www.youram1370.com/UPDATEPAGE.html Updatepage<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

On July 31, 2002, KUND (AM) and KFJM (FM) went off the air due to shortages from public funding, although KUND-FM (89.3) continued to be operated by Prairie Public Radio.<ref>[https://apps.und.edu/uletterarchive/uletterOld/06142002.html#1 "Radio Will Cease Operations On July 31"] by Charles Kupchella, ''University Newsletter'', Vol 39 No. 30, June 14, 2002.</ref> The stations signed back on in August 2002 with an [[adult album alternative]] format along with programming from [[North Dakota Public Radio]] and [[National Public Radio]].<ref>"Directory of Radio: North Dakota: Grand Forks", ''Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook'' (2002–2003), page D-340.</ref>

In 2004 KUND (AM) was sold to Real Presence Radio, a [[Roman Catholic]] organization. The call sign changed to '''KWTL''' on November 4, and it began airing programming from EWTN's radio service.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060127005654/http://www.crtn.org/newsletter/radio/15_11_2004_newsletter_english.doc "Real Presence Radio Presents Itself to the Red River Valley: KWTL On Air Weekend Before Last"], ''Catholic Radio Update'', November 12, 2004 (crtn.org)</ref> On December 25, 2007, KWTL began operating with 12,000 watts during daylight hours.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{AM station data|69201|KWTL}}
*[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=37822 FCC History Cards for KWTL] (covering 1927-1980 as KFJM)
*[http://www.ewtn.org/ EWTN]
*[http://www.ewtn.org/ EWTN]
*[http://www.youram1370.com/ KWTL]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090215022434/http://www.youram1370.com/ KWTL]
*[https://apps.library.und.edu/archon/?p=collections/findingaid&id=525&q= KFJM Records, 1923-2002 Collection Overview]
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{{AM station data|KWTL}}


{{Grand Forks AM radio}}
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Latest revision as of 07:27, 24 July 2024

KWTL
Frequency1370 AM (kHz)
BrandingReal Presence Radio
Programming
FormatCatholic
AffiliationsReal Presence Radio, EWTN Radio
Ownership
OwnerReal Presence Radio
History
First air date
1923 (as KFJM)
Former call signs
KFJM (1923–1997)
KUND (1997–2004)
Former frequencies
1080 kHz (1927)
900 kHz (1927–1928)
550 kHz (1928)
1370 kHz (1928–1936)
1410 kHz (1936–1941)
1440 kHz (1941–1957)
Call sign meaning
Knowing the Way, the Truth, and the Life
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
ClassB
Power12,000 watts (day)
270 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
47°52′59″N 97°06′46″W / 47.88306°N 97.11278°W / 47.88306; -97.11278
Translator(s)92.5 K223DF (Grand Forks)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live!
WebsiteRPR website

KWTL (1370 AM) is a radio station licensed to Grand Forks, North Dakota which airs Catholic talk radio programming. It is the flagship station for Real Presence Radio, and also airs Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) National radio programming and features local shows like "Real Presence Live" plus interviews and guests from across the Red River Valley and the Area Dioceses. KWTL also broadcasts on translator K223DF (92.5 FM) in Grand Forks.

KWTL's signal covers parts of three states and two Canadian provinces. It is the second oldest radio station in North Dakota, after WDAY in Fargo.[1]

History

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KWTL's first license, with the sequentially assigned call letters KFJM, was granted on August 13, 1923 to the University of North Dakota, making it one of the first college radio stations. Its initial assignment was to 1310 kHz,[2] however its frequency was changed multiple times throughout the years, including 900, 550, 1370, 1410, and 1440 kHz. It changed back to 1370 kHz in 1957.

In 1930, a station filing stated that KFJM had been established "to provide laboratory facilities for the students studying radio engineering and to further the educational programs of the university". At this time it was broadcasting about eight hours per day.[3]

In 1976 the University of North Dakota established an FM station, KFJM-FM. In 1995, KFJY signed on as the university's second FM station, simulcasting KFJM (AM) with an AAA format and jazz overnight. During April 1997, both stations went off the air as the floodwaters went through the transmitter site.

On August 15, 1997 all three University of North Dakota stations changed call signs. KFJM became KUND and KFJM-FM on 89.3 MHz became KUND-FM, while KFJY on 90.7 MHz inherited the historic KFJM call letters.[4] KUND later became known as Northern Lights Public Radio, as some of its funding came from the listening audience.

On July 31, 2002, KUND (AM) and KFJM (FM) went off the air due to shortages from public funding, although KUND-FM (89.3) continued to be operated by Prairie Public Radio.[5] The stations signed back on in August 2002 with an adult album alternative format along with programming from North Dakota Public Radio and National Public Radio.[6]

In 2004 KUND (AM) was sold to Real Presence Radio, a Roman Catholic organization. The call sign changed to KWTL on November 4, and it began airing programming from EWTN's radio service.[7] On December 25, 2007, KWTL began operating with 12,000 watts during daylight hours.

References

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  1. ^ WDAY was first licensed on May 23, 1922. The six other North Dakota stations licensed before KWTL were all eventually deleted: WKAJ Fargo (8—11/1922), WMAW Wahpeton (10/1922—4/1924), WOAB Grand Forks (10/1922—10/1923), WPAK Fargo (12/1922—5/1927), WRAC Mayville (1—6/1923), and KFHU Mayville (6—12/1923).
  2. ^ "New Stations", Radio Service Bulletin, September 1, 1923, page 3.
  3. ^ "Statement of Facts" (February 20, 1931), Commercial Radio Advertising.
  4. ^ "New or Modified Call Signs", "Mass Media Bureau Call Sign Actions" (Report No. 312, August 15, 1997).
  5. ^ "Radio Will Cease Operations On July 31" by Charles Kupchella, University Newsletter, Vol 39 No. 30, June 14, 2002.
  6. ^ "Directory of Radio: North Dakota: Grand Forks", Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook (2002–2003), page D-340.
  7. ^ "Real Presence Radio Presents Itself to the Red River Valley: KWTL On Air Weekend Before Last", Catholic Radio Update, November 12, 2004 (crtn.org)
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