WLYJ
Broadcast areaMeridian, Mississippi
Frequency98.9 MHz
BrandingJoy Christian Radio
Programming
FormatGospel music
Ownership
OwnerJoy Christian Ministries
History
First air date
July 31, 1981[1]
Former call signs
WYKK (1981-1982)[2]
WYKK-FM (1982-2005)[2]
WLKO (2005-2012)[2]
WMSO (2012-2018)[2]
Technical information
Facility ID54324
ClassC3
ERP25,000 watts
HAAT96 meters (315 ft)
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitehttp://joychristianradio.com/

WLYJ (98.9 MHz) is a radio station licensed to Quitman, Mississippi, broadcasting a Gospel music format. It is owned by Joy Christian Ministries.[3]

History

The station began broadcasting on July 31, 1981, and held the call sign WYKK.[1] It aired an oldies format and originally broadcast at 98.3 MHz.[1] By 1986, the station had switched to a country music format, and was part of a simulcast with AM 1500 WBFN.[4] In 1991, the station's frequency was changed to 98.9 MHz.[5] The station was branded "K 98".[6]

In 2005, the station was sold to Educational Media Foundation for $500,000.[7][8][9] Its call sign was changed to WLKO and it became an affiliate of K-Love, airing a contemporary Christian format.[2][10][11] On February 20, 2012, the station's call sign was changed to WMSO, and it became an Air1 affiliate.[2][12][13]

On September 3, 2018, the station adopted a Gospel music format as an affiliate of Joy Christian Radio.[14] On December 21, 2018, the station's call sign was changed to WLYJ.[2] Effective May 13, 2019, Educational Media Foundation traded WLYJ to Joy Christian Ministries in exchange for 88.5 WKTH in Tullahoma, Tennessee.[15]

Simulcasts

WLYJ's programming is simulcast on WJGS 91.5 in Norwood, Georgia and WLYG 88.3 in Jasper, Georgia.

Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassFCC info
WJGS 91.5 FMNorwood, Georgia1721733,00070 m (230 ft)ALMS
WLYG 88.3 FMJasper, Georgia903412001 m (3 ft)ALMS

References

  1. 1 2 3 Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1982, Broadcasting, 1982. p. C-134. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  3. ↑ FM Query Results: WLYJ, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  4. ↑ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1986, Broadcasting, 1986. p. B-161. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Facility/Parameters: Grants", The M Street Journal. Vol. 8, No. 45. November 11, 1991. p. 3. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  6. ↑ "K 98". WYKK. Archived from the original on November 11, 1998. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Deals", Broadcasting & Cable. December 12, 2004. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  8. ↑ Carnegie, Jim. "RBR's Morning Epaper", Radio Business Report. December 2, 2004. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  9. ↑ Application Search Details – BALH-20041201ARG, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Station List". K-Love. Archived from the original on November 7, 2005. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  11. ↑ "K-LOVE Master Station List". K-Love. Archived from the original on December 6, 2011. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Air1 Station List". Air1. Archived from the original on April 27, 2012. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Master Station List". Air1. Archived from the original on August 7, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  14. ↑ "About Us", Joy Christian Radio. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  15. ↑ Jacobson, Adam. "EMF Makes a 'Joy'-Filled Swap", Radio & Television Business Report. February 19, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2019.

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