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{{short description|Radio station in University Park, Pennsylvania}}
{{short description|Radio station in University Park, Pennsylvania}}
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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WGJC
| name = WGJC
| above = Simulcasting [[WGRC]] [[Lewisburg, Pennsylvania|Lewisburg]]
| logo =
| logo =
| logo_size =
| logo_size =
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| frequency = 97.1 [[Hertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 97.1 [[Hertz|MHz]]
| repeater =
| repeater =
| airdate = 1969 (as WQWK)
| airdate = {{start date|1969}} (as WQWK)
| format = [[Stunting (broadcasting)|Stunting]]
| format = [[Christian adult contemporary]]
| erp = 2,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 2,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = 123 meters
| haat = {{convert|123|m|ft|sp=us}}
| class = A
| class = A
| facility_id = 64850
| facility_id = 64850
| callsign_meaning =
| callsign_meaning = similar to [[WGRC]]
| former_callsigns = WQWK (1969-2005)<br>WOWY (2005-2023)
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|WRSC-FM (1965–1969)|WQWK (1969–2005)|WOWY (2005–2023)}}
| operator = Salt and Light Media Ministries, Inc.
| owner = Jim Loftus<br>(Covenant Communications)
| owner = Jim Loftus<br>(Covenant Communications)
| licensee = JFLIV, LLC
| licensee = JFLIV, LLC
| affiliations = [[Salem Radio Network|SRN News]]
| sister_stations = [[WBHV-FM]], [[WHUN (AM)|WHUN]], [[WHUN-FM]], [[WLEJ]], [[WZWW]]
| sister_stations = [[WNLI (FM)|WNLI]], [[WLGJ]], [[WFXS (FM)|WFXS]]
| webcast =
| website =
| webcast = {{listenlive|http://www.wgrc.com}}
| website = [http://www.wgrc.com wgrc.com]
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
}}
}}


'''WGJC''' (97.1 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting from [[University Park, Pennsylvania]].
'''WGJC''' (97.1 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting from [[University Park, Pennsylvania]]. It operates as part of the network of [[Christian adult contemporary]] stations based out of [[WGRC]] in [[Lewisburg, Pennsylvania|Lewisburg]]. The station's license is held by Jim Loftus of Covenant Communications, through licensee JFLIV, LLC, which also owns [[WFXS (FM)|WFXS]], [[WLGJ]], and [[WNLI (FM)|WNLI]].

The owner is Jim Loftus of Covenant Communications, which also owns [[WBHV]], [[WLEJ]] and [[WMAJ|WZWW]].


==History==
==History==
On June 28, 2019 WOWY began simulcasting on [[WHUN (AM)|WHUN]] 1150 AM and WHUN-FM 103.5 Huntingdon and W249DD 97.7 FM Huntingdon and rebranded as "97.1 97.7 103.5 WOWY".<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/178401/hunny-merges-with-wowy/ Hunny Merges With WOWY] Radioinsight - June 28, 2019</ref>
On June 28, 2019, the then-WOWY began simulcasting on [[WHUN (AM)|WHUN]] 1150 AM and WHUN-FM 103.5 Huntingdon and W249DD 97.7 FM Huntingdon and rebranded as "97.1 97.7 103.5 WOWY".<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/178401/hunny-merges-with-wowy/ Hunny Merges With WOWY] Radioinsight - June 28, 2019</ref>


On August 24, 2021 WOWY, WHUN, and WHUN-FM completed their evolution from 60s-70s oldies to 70s-80s classic hits.<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212102/wowy-completes-evolution-to-classic-hits/ WOWY Completes Evolution To Classic Hits] Radioinsight - August 24, 2021</ref>
On August 24, 2021, WOWY, WHUN, and WHUN-FM completed their evolution from 1960s-1970s oldies to 1970s-1980s classic hits.<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212102/wowy-completes-evolution-to-classic-hits/ WOWY Completes Evolution To Classic Hits] Radioinsight - August 24, 2021</ref>


On December 30, 2022 it was announced the station would be simulcasted on [[WAPY]] within days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-30 |title=Seven Mountains Confirms Imminent State College Shakeup - RadioInsight |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/netgnomes/246615/domain-insight-12-28-massive-shakeup-coming-to-state-college/ |access-date=2022-12-30 |language=en-US}}</ref>
On December 30, 2022, it was announced the station would be simulcasted on [[WOWY (FM)|WAPY]] within days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2022 |title=Seven Mountains Confirms Imminent State College Shakeup - RadioInsight |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/netgnomes/246615/domain-insight-12-28-massive-shakeup-coming-to-state-college/ |access-date=December 30, 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>


On January 3, 2023 WOWY dropped its classic hits format (which moved to [[WAPY]]) and began stunting towards a new format.<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/netgnomes/246615/domain-insight-12-28-massive-shakeup-coming-to-state-college/ Seven Mountains Media State College Format Shuffle Update] Radioinsight - January 5, 2023</ref>
On January 1, 2023, Covenant Communications consummated the purchase of WOWY and four sister stations from Seven Mountains Media for $1 million. On January 3, 2023, WOWY dropped its classic hits format (which moved to [[WOWY (FM)|WAPY]]) and began stunting towards a new format.<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/netgnomes/246615/domain-insight-12-28-massive-shakeup-coming-to-state-college/ Seven Mountains Media State College Format Shuffle Update] Radioinsight - January 5, 2023</ref> The station changed its call sign to WGJC on January 10, 2023.


On February 27, 2023, WGJC ended stunting and switched to a simulcast of contemporary Christian-formatted [[WGRC]].<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/249195/wgrc-expands-in-state-college/ WGRC Expands in State College] Radioinsight - February 27, 2023</ref> WGRC's owner, Salt and Light Media Ministries, filed to acquire the station outright for $300,000 in May 2023.<ref name="ri-saletos&l">{{cite news |last1=Venta |first1=Lance |title=Salt & Light Acquires WGJC State College - RadioInsight |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/249195/wgrc-expands-in-state-college/ |access-date=May 12, 2023 |work=RadioInsight |date=May 12, 2023}}</ref>
==Previous Weekday programming==
*6 a.m. to 10 a.m. - The Real Deal Bob Steele
*10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Katie McLean
*2 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Roger Corey
*7 p.m. to 12 a.m. - The Night Club with Kelli Gates

==Previous Saturday programming==
*8 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Ruth O'Brien
*12 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Kaptain Kranch
*5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - America's Greatest Hits with Scott Shannon
*9 p.m. to 12 a.m. - Nina Blackwood's Absolutely 80s

==Previous Sunday programming==
*8 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Ruth O'Brien
*11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Beatles Brunch with Joe Benson
*12 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Kaptain Kranch
*5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Rewind with Gary Bryan


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{FM station data|WGJC}}
*{{FM station data|64850|WGJC}}


{{State College Radio}}
{{State College Radio}}
{{Religious Radio Stations in Pennsylvania}}


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[[Category:Radio stations established in 1965]]
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[[Category:Contemporary Christian radio stations in the United States]]
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Latest revision as of 09:06, 12 July 2024

WGJC
Simulcasting WGRC Lewisburg
Broadcast areaState College, Pennsylvania
Frequency97.1 MHz
Programming
FormatChristian adult contemporary
AffiliationsSRN News
Ownership
Owner
  • Jim Loftus
    (Covenant Communications)
  • (JFLIV, LLC)
OperatorSalt and Light Media Ministries, Inc.
WNLI, WLGJ, WFXS
History
First air date
1969 (1969) (as WQWK)
Former call signs
  • WRSC-FM (1965–1969)
  • WQWK (1969–2005)
  • WOWY (2005–2023)
Call sign meaning
similar to WGRC
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID64850
ClassA
ERP2,000 watts
HAAT123 meters (404 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewgrc.com

WGJC (97.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting from University Park, Pennsylvania. It operates as part of the network of Christian adult contemporary stations based out of WGRC in Lewisburg. The station's license is held by Jim Loftus of Covenant Communications, through licensee JFLIV, LLC, which also owns WFXS, WLGJ, and WNLI.

History

[edit]

On June 28, 2019, the then-WOWY began simulcasting on WHUN 1150 AM and WHUN-FM 103.5 Huntingdon and W249DD 97.7 FM Huntingdon and rebranded as "97.1 97.7 103.5 WOWY".[2]

On August 24, 2021, WOWY, WHUN, and WHUN-FM completed their evolution from 1960s-1970s oldies to 1970s-1980s classic hits.[3]

On December 30, 2022, it was announced the station would be simulcasted on WAPY within days.[4]

On January 1, 2023, Covenant Communications consummated the purchase of WOWY and four sister stations from Seven Mountains Media for $1 million. On January 3, 2023, WOWY dropped its classic hits format (which moved to WAPY) and began stunting towards a new format.[5] The station changed its call sign to WGJC on January 10, 2023.

On February 27, 2023, WGJC ended stunting and switched to a simulcast of contemporary Christian-formatted WGRC.[6] WGRC's owner, Salt and Light Media Ministries, filed to acquire the station outright for $300,000 in May 2023.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WGJC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Hunny Merges With WOWY Radioinsight - June 28, 2019
  3. ^ WOWY Completes Evolution To Classic Hits Radioinsight - August 24, 2021
  4. ^ "Seven Mountains Confirms Imminent State College Shakeup - RadioInsight". December 30, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  5. ^ Seven Mountains Media State College Format Shuffle Update Radioinsight - January 5, 2023
  6. ^ WGRC Expands in State College Radioinsight - February 27, 2023
  7. ^ Venta, Lance (May 12, 2023). "Salt & Light Acquires WGJC State College - RadioInsight". RadioInsight. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
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