WLLM (AM)
| Broadcast area | Central Illinois |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1370 AM (kHz) |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Cornerstone Community Radio, Inc. |
| WLLM-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | April 1951[1] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 9963 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1,000 watts day 35 watts night |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.wllmradio.com/ |
WLLM (1370 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian Radio format. Licensed to Lincoln, Illinois, United States, the station is owned by Cornerstone Community Radio, Inc.[2] WLLM's format consists of Christian talk and teaching, as well as Southern Gospel and other Christian music.[3]
History
The station began broadcasting in April 1951, and it held the call sign WPRC.[1][4] It ran 500 watts during daytime hours only, and was owned by Prairie Radio Corporation.[1][4] In 1969, the station was sold to the Virginia Broadcasting Corporation for $255,000, and its power was increased to 1,000 watts.[4][5] WPRC aired a full service-MOR format in the 1970s.[6][7] By 1980, the station had adopted a country music format.[8]
In 2003, the station was purchased by Cornerstone Community Radio for $275,000, and it adopted a Christian format.[9][1]
Translator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W287BP | 105.3 FM | Lincoln, Illinois | 100 | 59.8 m (196 ft) | D |
References
- ^ a b c d Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2005, Broadcasting & Cable, 2005. p. D-182. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ AM Query Results: WLLM, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ "Good News! Good Music!", WLLM. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ a b c History Cards for WLLM, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ The Main Street Tattler. Volume XXIX, Number 8. February 21, 2003. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
External links
- WLLM's website
- Facility details for Facility ID WLLM ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Query the FCC's FM station database for W287BP
- Radio-Locator Information on W287BP
40°08′24″N 89°23′10″W / 40.14000°N 89.38611°W
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