WCJU (AM)
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| Frequency | 1450 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | 102.7 The Pearl |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | WCJU, Incorporated |
| WHSY, WJDR, WSSM (FM) | |
| History | |
First air date | December 20, 1946 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 71281 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts unlimited |
Transmitter coordinates | 31°14′14.60″N 89°50′24.30″W / 31.2373889°N 89.8400833°W |
| Translator(s) | 102.7 MHz W274CB (Columbia) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | wcjufm.com |
WCJU (1450 AM) is a radio station licensed to Columbia, Mississippi, United States. The station is currently owned by WCJU, Incorporated.[2]
History
WCJU began broadcasting in the spring of 1947. On September 26, 1947, The Federal Communications Commission approved the station's sale from Forrest Broadcasting Company to Lester Williams, a Mississippi publisher. The price was $25,000. At that time, WCJU operated full-time on 1450 kHz with 250 watts of power.[3]
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WCJU". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "WCJU Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved December 24, 2009.
- ^ "WCJU Sale Approved; Two Others Granted" (PDF). Broadcasting. September 29, 1947. Retrieved October 11, 2014.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 71281 (WCJU) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WCJU in Nielsen Audio's AM station database