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{{Infobox Radio station
{{Short description|Radio station in Carnegie, Pennsylvania (1964–2010)}}
{{for|the Braddock, Pennsylvania radio station at 1550 AM that currently holds the WZUM call sign|WZUM (AM)}}
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| name = WZUM
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| name = WZUM
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| city = [[Carnegie, Pennsylvania]]
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| area = [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]]
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| city = [[Carnegie, Pennsylvania]]
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| branding = ''"1590 WZUM, The Promise"''
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| area = [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]]
| slogan = ''"Inspiration For the Family"''
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| branding = ''"1590 WZUM, The Promise"''
| airdate = 1960
| frequency = 1590 [[Kilohertz|kHz]]
| airdate = [[1964 in radio|1964]]
| last_airdate = March [[2010 in radio|2010]]
| format = [[dark (broadcasting)|silent]]
| frequency = 1590 [[Kilohertz|kHz]]
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| power = 1000 [[Watt]]s daytime<br>24 Watts nighttime
| format = Defunct
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| power = 1,000 [[Watt]]s daytime<br>24 Watts nighttime
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| class = D
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| class = D
| former_callsigns = WPLW, WZUM
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| owner = Sovereign City Radio Services LLC
| former_callsigns = WCNE (1961)<br>WZUM (1961–1975)<br>WPLW (1975–1998)<br>WZUM (1998–2013)
| webcast =
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| owner = Sovereign City Radio Services LLC
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'''WZUM''' (1590 [[AM band|AM]]) was a [[radio station]] in [[Carnegie, Pennsylvania]]. WZUM is owned by Sovereign City Radio Services LLC.
'''WZUM''' (1590 [[AM band|AM]]) was a [[radio station]] that was located in [[Carnegie, Pennsylvania]]. It was owned by Sovereign City Radio Services LLC.
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== History ==
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[[Image:WZUM logo.PNG|thumb|left|Logo used under Relevant Radio Programming.]]
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WZUM began in the 1960s as an [[R&B]] and [[top 40]] station, owned by popular Pittsburgh polka bandleader Jimmy Pol. During the 1970s, WZUM was a [[freeform]] AOR outlet from 10:00 am until sunset, (broadcasting polkas in the morning from sunrise). "Powerful" Paul Perry, son of Pittsburgh TV personality Nick Perry, was one of the Free Form disc jockeys; along with Kit Baron, "Laid Back" Larry Allen and Mark Wallace. WZUM switched to religious programming under the WPLW [[callsign]] in 1974 after its purchase by Robert Hickling. In 1998, following Hickling's death, it was sold to Pittsburgh area broadcaster Mike Horvath and returned to WZUM, changing to [[smooth jazz]], but went dark after just one year with the format. The station later returned after a major transmitter and studio overhaul with time-brokered programming, then oldies, with [[Catholic]] programming added in 2002. Upon purchase of the station, Starboard converted it to 100% Catholic programming.


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==History==
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Recently, WZUM applied for an upgrade to its signal, which will give the station minimal night power.
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[[Image:WZUM logo.PNG|thumb|right|Logo used under Relevant Radio Programming]]


After originally being organized under the call letters WCNE, station owners changed calls to WZUM before being licensed in 1964. The station signed on as an [[R&B]] and [[top 40]] station, partly owned by popular Pittsburgh polka bandleader James Psihoulis "Jimmy Pol".
==Relevant Radio Drops WZUM==
Radio information website [http://www.pbrtv.com/ PBRTV.com] is reporting that Relevant Radio has dropped its programming from WZUM.<ref>[http://www.pbrtv.com/blog/entry_1004.php Relevant Radio pulls from WZUM/PBRTV.com]</ref> WZUM is currently airing Easy Listening music in place of Relevant Radio programming and in talks with the Delmarva Educational Association for a more stable format or possible sale.


During the 1970s, WZUM was a [[Freeform (radio format)|freeform]] AOR outlet, operating from 10:00 a.m. until sunset, (broadcasting polkas in the morning from sunrise). "Powerful" Paul Perry, son of Pittsburgh TV personality Nick Perry, was one of the freeform disc jockeys, along with Kit Baron, "Laid Back" Larry Allen and Mark Wallace.
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As of May 23, 2009, the station dropped its easy listening format for Gospel and picked up the branding "1590 WZUM, The Promise".<ref>[http://www.pbrtv.com/blog/entry_1026.php WZUM has a name/PBRTV.com]</ref>


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WZUM switched to religious programming under the WPLW [[callsign]] in 1975 after its purchase by Robert Hickling. In 1998, following Hickling's death, it was sold to Pittsburgh-area broadcaster Mike Horvath. Returned to the WZUM call letters, the station changed its format to [[smooth jazz]], but went dark after just one year. The station subsequently returned after a major transmitter and studio overhaul, operating with time-brokered programming and then oldies, with [[Catholic]] programming added in 2002. Upon purchase of the station, Starboard converted it entirely to Catholic programming under the ''[[Relevant Radio]]'' branding.
The station ceased operations in March of 2010, with the FCC approving a stay-silent [[STA]] a month later. Its license technically remains active until March 2011, but the transmitter and towers are in the process of being dismantled.<ref>Fybush, Scott (2011-01-10). [http://www.fybush.com/NERW/2011/110110/nerw.html#pa CC Shuffles Mass., Connecticut Signals]. ''NorthEast Radio Watch''. Retrieved 2011-01-09.</ref>

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In recent years, WZUM applied for an upgrade to its signal, which would have given the station minimal night power.

Relevant Radio ceased programming on WZUM by early 2009.<ref>[http://www.pbrtv.com/blog/entry_1004.php Relevant Radio pulls from WZUM/PBRTV.com] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101128201023/http://www.pbrtv.com/blog/entry_1004.php |date=November 28, 2010 }}</ref> In its place, WZUM aired an Easy Listening format, and was in talks with the Delmarva Educational Association, an owner of a small group of religious stations in Virginia and Florida,<ref>[http://streamingradioguide.com/licensee-list.php?showall=on&licensee=DELMARVA+EDUCATIONAL+ASSOCIATION Streaming Radio Guide: Delmarva Educational Association]</ref> for a more stable format or possible sale.

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By May 23, 2009, the station dropped its easy listening format for Gospel and picked up the branding "1590 WZUM, The Promise".<ref>[http://www.pbrtv.com/blog/entry_1026.php WZUM has a name/PBRTV.com]</ref>

The station ceased operations in March 2010, with the FCC approving a [[special temporary authority]] a month later for the station to remain silent. The station's license was cancelled by the FCC on May 29, 2013.

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==References==
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== External links ==
==External links==
*[http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/sta_det.pl?Facility_id=27137 FCC Station Search Details: DWZUM] (Facility ID: 27137)
*{{AM station data|WZUM}}
*[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=66237 FCC History Cards for WZUM] (covering 1957-1981 as WCNE / WZUM / WPLW)


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Latest revision as of 21:36, 28 April 2024

For the Braddock, Pennsylvania radio station at 1550 AM that currently holds the WZUM call sign, see WZUM (AM).
WZUM
Broadcast areaPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Frequency1590 kHz
Branding"1590 WZUM, The Promise"
Programmierung
FormatDefunct
Ownership
OwnerSovereign City Radio Services LLC
History
First air date
1964
Last air date
March 2010
Former call signs
WCNE (1961)
WZUM (1961–1975)
WPLW (1975–1998)
WZUM (1998–2013)
Technical information
ClassD
Power1,000 Watts daytime
24 Watts nighttime

WZUM (1590 AM) was a radio station that was located in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. It was owned by Sovereign City Radio Services LLC.

History

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Logo used under Relevant Radio Programming

After originally being organized under the call letters WCNE, station owners changed calls to WZUM before being licensed in 1964. The station signed on as an R&B and top 40 station, partly owned by popular Pittsburgh polka bandleader James Psihoulis "Jimmy Pol".

During the 1970s, WZUM was a freeform AOR outlet, operating from 10:00 a.m. until sunset, (broadcasting polkas in the morning from sunrise). "Powerful" Paul Perry, son of Pittsburgh TV personality Nick Perry, was one of the freeform disc jockeys, along with Kit Baron, "Laid Back" Larry Allen and Mark Wallace.

WZUM switched to religious programming under the WPLW callsign in 1975 after its purchase by Robert Hickling. In 1998, following Hickling's death, it was sold to Pittsburgh-area broadcaster Mike Horvath. Returned to the WZUM call letters, the station changed its format to smooth jazz, but went dark after just one year. The station subsequently returned after a major transmitter and studio overhaul, operating with time-brokered programming and then oldies, with Catholic programming added in 2002. Upon purchase of the station, Starboard converted it entirely to Catholic programming under the Relevant Radio branding.

In recent years, WZUM applied for an upgrade to its signal, which would have given the station minimal night power.

Relevant Radio ceased programming on WZUM by early 2009.[1] In its place, WZUM aired an Easy Listening format, and was in talks with the Delmarva Educational Association, an owner of a small group of religious stations in Virginia and Florida,[2] for a more stable format or possible sale.

By May 23, 2009, the station dropped its easy listening format for Gospel and picked up the branding "1590 WZUM, The Promise".[3]

The station ceased operations in March 2010, with the FCC approving a special temporary authority a month later for the station to remain silent. The station's license was cancelled by the FCC on May 29, 2013.

References

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  1. ^ Relevant Radio pulls from WZUM/PBRTV.com Archived November 28, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Streaming Radio Guide: Delmarva Educational Association
  3. ^ WZUM has a name/PBRTV.com
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