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EWTN radio station in Pontiac, Illinois

WPJC Pontiac, Illinois United States Frequency 88.3 MHz Branding Catholic Spirit Radio Programming Format Catholic talk Affiliations EWTN Global Catholic Radio Ownership Owner 2820 Communications, Incorporated Sister stations WSPI, WUON History First air date 2003 Technical information[1] Licensing authority FCC Facility ID 91342 Class B1 ERP 20,000 watts HAAT 39 meters (128 ft) Transmitter coordinates 40°53′11″N 88°38′41″W / 40.88639°N 88.64472°W / 40.88639; -88.64472 Links Public license information Public file LMS Webcast Listen Live Website http://www.catholicspiritradio.com/

**WPJC** (88.3 [FM](/source/FM_broadcasting)) is an [EWTN](/source/EWTN)-affiliated [Catholic talk](/source/Christian_talk) [radio station](/source/Radio_station) licensed to [Pontiac, Illinois](/source/Pontiac%2C_Illinois), United States. The station is owned by 2820 Communications, Incorporated, and simulcasts its sister flagship station Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 WSPI from [Normal, IL](/source/Normal%2C_IL).[2]

## History

The station began broadcasting in 2003, and was owned by [CSN International](/source/CSN_International), airing a Christian format.[3] In 2008, CSN International sold WPJC, along with a number of other stations, to [Calvary Radio Network](/source/Calvary_Radio_Network), Inc.[4][5] These stations were sold to [Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa](/source/Calvary_Chapel_Costa_Mesa) later that year.[6][7] In 2010, [Calvary Radio Network](/source/Calvary_Radio_Network) purchased WPJC back from Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.[8]

In 2012, the station was sold to WPRR, Inc. for $80,000, and the station began airing a [progressive talk](/source/Progressive_talk) format, simulcasting AM 1680 [WPRR](/source/WPRR_(AM)) in [Grand Rapids, Michigan](/source/Grand_Rapids%2C_Michigan).[9][10][11]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FCC-LMS-91342_1-0)** ["Facility Technical Data for WPJC"](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityTechDetails.html?facilityId=91342). *Licensing and Management System*. [Federal Communications Commission](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["WSPI Facility Record"](https://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WSPI). *United States [Federal Communications Commission](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission), audio division*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-BCYearbook2006_3-0)** *[Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2006](https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2006/Radio-All-%20BC-YB-2006.pdf)*, [Broadcasting & Cable](/source/Broadcasting_%26_Cable), 2006. p. D-180. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** "[Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal](https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/43132/calvary-radio-network-csn-in-1-8-million-deal)", *All Access Music Group*. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** "[Transactions](https://www.rbr.com/epaper/issue169-08-vac.html)", *Radio Business Report*. Volume 25, Issue 169. August 28, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** "[Transactions](https://www.rbr.com/epaper/issue238-08-bfv.html)", *Radio Business Report*. Volume 25, Issue 238. December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** "[Religious noncoms find second new home](https://www.rbr.com/religious-noncoms-find-second-new-home/)", *Radio & Television Business Report*. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** "[Religious noncom spins 11](https://www.rbr.com/religious-noncom-spins-11/)", *Radio & Television Business Report*. January 20, 2010. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** "[Texas AM, Illinois FM Sold, Ohio Noncomm Donated](https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/101803/texas-am-illinois-fm-sold-ohio-noncomm-donated)", *All Access Music Group*. February 1, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** "[Another Clear Channel Spinoff Finds A Buyer](https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/106010/another-clear-channel-spinoff-finds-a-buyer)", *All Access Music Group*. May 16, 2012. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Jacobson_11-0)** Jacobson, Adam. "[Reality Check: Pontiac Progressive Noncomm Donated](https://www.rbr.com/reality-check-pontiac-progressive-noncomm-donated/)", *Radio & Television Business Report*. October 4, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2020.

## External links

- [Facility details for Facility ID 91342 (WPJC)](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityDetails.html?facilityId=91342) in the [FCC](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission) Licensing and Management System

- [WPJC](https://www1.arbitron.com/sip/displaySip.do?surveyID=SP26&band=fm&callLetter=WPJC) in [Nielsen Audio](/source/Nielsen_Audio)'s FM station database

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