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{{Infobox radio station
'''WTMK''' is an all country format [[radio station]] that broadcasts from [[Mario, YL]].
| name = WTMK
| logo =
| city = [[Wanatah, Indiana]]
| area =
| branding = ''Shine.fm''
| frequency = 88.5 [[MHz]]
| repeater =
| airdate = 2005
| format = [[Christian adult contemporary]]
| power =
| erp = 3,400 [[watt]]s
| haat = {{convert|109.8|m|sp=us}}
| class = A
| facility_id = 90498
| coordinates = {{coord|41|18|15.00|N| 87|01|30.00|W|region:US_type:city}}
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns =
| owner = [[Olivet Nazarene University]]
| licensee =
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| sister_stations = [[WONU]], [[WHZN]]
| webcast = [https://www.shine.fm/listen/player/shine Listen Live]
| website = [https://www.shine.fm shine.fm]
| affiliations =
}}


'''WTMK''' (88.5 [[FM broadcasting|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]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WTMK |title=WTMK Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>
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==History==
WTMK began broadcasting in 2005 and was originally licensed to [[Lowell, Indiana]].<ref name="BCYearbook2008">''[https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2008/Radio-All-BC-YB-2008.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2008]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable]], 2008. p. D-205. Retrieved October 28, 2020.</ref> It aired a Christian format was owned by [[CSN International]].<ref name="BCYearbook2008"/> In 2008, CSN International sold WTMK, along with a number of other stations, to [[Calvary Radio Network]], Inc.<ref>"[https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/43132/calvary-radio-network-csn-in-1-8-million-deal Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal]", ''All Access Music Group''. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.</ref><ref>"[https://www.rbr.com/epaper/issue169-08-vac.html Transactions]", ''Radio Business Report''. Volume 25, Issue 169. August 28, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.</ref> These stations were sold to [[Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa]] later that year.<ref>"[https://www.rbr.com/epaper/issue238-08-bfv.html Transactions]", ''Radio Business Report''. Volume 25, Issue 238. December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.</ref><ref>"[https://www.rbr.com/religious-noncoms-find-second-new-home/ Religious noncoms find second new home]", ''Radio & Television Business Report''. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.</ref> In 2010, [[Calvary Radio Network]] purchased WTMK back from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.<ref>"[https://www.rbr.com/religious-noncom-spins-11/ Religious noncom spins 11]", ''Radio & Television Business Report''. January 20, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2020.</ref> 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.<ref>"[https://www.rbr.com/transactions-11-18-10-2/ Transactions: 11-18-10]", ''Radio & Television Business Report''. November 17, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2020.</ref> In 2015, the station was moved from Lowell, Indiana to Wanatah.<ref>"[https://www.wtfda.org/vud110s/2015/04-2015EVUD.pdf Other News]", ''VHF-UHF Digest''. April 2015. p. 20. Retrieved October 28, 2020.</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*{{FM station data|90498|WTMK}}

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{{Northwest Indiana Radio}}
{{Religious Radio Stations in Indiana}}

[[Category:Mass media in Lake County, Indiana]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 2005]]
[[Category:2005 establishments in Indiana]]
[[Category:Christian radio stations in Indiana|TMK]]
[[Category:Contemporary Christian radio stations in the United States]]

Latest revision as of 20:51, 5 September 2024

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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