WCSJ-FM
WCSJ-FM (103.1 MHz) is a commercial radio station in Morris, Illinois. It airs a full service, classic hits radio format and is owned and operated by Nelson Multimedia Inc. WCSJ-FM's programming includes local news, high school sports, a weekly fishing and outdoor program, and NASCAR racing.
| Broadcast area | Chicago metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 103.1 MHz |
| Branding | Classic Hits WCSJ |
| Programming | |
| Format | Full Service Classic Hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WAUR, WJDK-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1993 (as WJDK)[1] |
Former call signs | WJDK (1993–1998)[2] WYXX (1998–2004)[2] |
| Technical information[3] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 17038 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°17′35.00″N 88°20′4.00″W / 41.2930556°N 88.3344444°W |
| Links | |
Public license information |
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| Website | wcsjfm.com |
WCSJ's studios are on Washington Street in downtown Morris. The transmitter is off East McArdle Road in Coal City.[4] WCSJ's sister stations are WAUR 1550 AM and WJDK-FM 95.7. WCSJ, WAUR and WJDK are the only local radio stations in Grundy County, Illinois.
History edit
WJDK edit
The station began broadcasting in 1993. The original call sign was WJDK and it aired an adult contemporary format.[1][5] In 1997, the station was sold to Big City Radio.[6]
WYXX edit
In February 1998, the station's call sign was changed to WYXX and it adopted a rhythmic oldies format branded "Chicago's Heart and Soul", simulcasting 103.1 WXXY in Highland Park, Illinois, with the station's call sign and adult contemporary format moving to 95.7.[2][6][7] In August 1999, WYXX and WXXY adopted an 80s hits format as "The Eighties Channel," with the station patterned on high-energy CHR stations of the 1980s.[8][9][10] The station featured longtime Chicago area radio personalities including Robert Murphy, Fred Winston, and Mark Zander.[8][10]
In 2001, WYXX and WXXY adopted a Spanish hits format, branded "Viva 103.1".[11][12][13] By January 2003, the station had ended its simulcast with WXXY, and adopted a dance hits format as "Party 103.1".[14]
WCSJ-FM edit
In late 2003, the station was sold to Larry Nelson for $426,000.[15][16] In January 2004, the station's call sign was changed to WCSJ-FM, and it adopted a mix of soft oldies and adult standards. It was an affiliate of the "Timeless" network from Citadel Broadcasting.[17][18]
After the network's shutdown in February 2010, the station adopted a classic hits format.[19] It combines hits of the 1970s, 80s and 90s with local news and high school sports.
References edit
- ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1996, Broadcasting & Cable, 1996. p. B-131. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ a b c Call Sign History, FCC.gov. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WCSJ-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/WCSJ
- ^ "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 10, No. 32. August 11, 1993. p. 1. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ a b Hart, Marla. "Changing channels: WVVX is WXXY. Why? Because...", Chicago Tribune. March 22, 1998. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 15, No. 5. February 4, 1998. p. 1. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ a b "Big City /Chicago Drops 'Soul' For '80s", Radio & Records. August 13, 1999. pp. 3 & 20. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 16, No. 32. August 11, 1999. p. 1. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ a b . WXXY. Archived from the original on April 8, 2000. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 18, No. 02. January 10, 2001. p. 1. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ Devine, Cathy (2002). The M Street Radio Directory. Eleventh Edition. p. 196. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ . Viva 103.1. Archived from the original on December 5, 2001. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ "Formats You'll Flip Over", Radio & Records. January 17, 2003. p. 21. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ "It's All Over: Big City Sells Its Last Property", Radio & Records. September 12, 2003. p. 4. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ Application Search Details - BALH-20030902ADF, fcc.gov. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ Devine, Cathy (2004). The M Street Radio Directory. Thirteenth Edition. p. 201. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ . WCSJ-FM. Archived from the original on December 1, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ Devine, Cathy (2010). The Radio Book 2010-2011. Nineteenth Edition. p. 212. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
External links edit
- ‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› WCSJ in the FCC FM station database
- WCSJ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database