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Revision as of 02:57, 22 May 2020

WTMK
Frequency88.5 MHz
BrandingShine.fm
Programming
FormatChristian contemporary
AffiliationsRegional Radio Sports Network
Ownership
OwnerOlivet Nazarene University
WONU, WHZN
History
First air date
2005[1]
Technical information
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
Websitewww.shine.fm

WTMK (88.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian contemporary music format. Licensed to Wanatah, Indiana, United States, the station is currently owned by Olivet Nazarene University.[2] This station also broadcasts the Lowell Senior High School Red Devils football games as an affiliate of the Regional Radio Sports Network.

History

WTMK began broadcasting in 2005.[1] It previously aired a format of Christian talk and music and was owned by CSN International. Under CSN International's ownership, WTMK went by the branding "Calvary Radio". The station was sold to Olivet Nazarene University and began broadcasting the Christian contemporary music format known as Shine.fm on December 28, 2010.

The owners of WTMK had a construction permit to move to Wanatah, Indiana. The new facility was to broadcast with an ERP of 4 kW and a tower height of 102.8 meters above average terrain, and was licensed on April 6, 2015 with a lower ERP and a greater tower height.

References

  1. ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010, Broadcasting & Cable, 2010. p. D-209. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  2. ^ "WTMK Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.