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Prior to this station's establishment, the 103.9 MHz frequency in the Columbus market was occupied by [[WBBY-FM]], licensed to [[Westerville, Ohio]]. WBBY fell [[dark (broadcasting)|silent]] on December 31, 1990, after it was found that the majority owner/station manager withheld details to the FCC about his level of involvement in a [[Marietta, Ohio]] car dealership.<ref name="rr86">{{cite news|work=Radio & Records|page=12|date=July 18, 1986|url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Magazines/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/80s/86/RR-1986-07-18-OCR-Page-0012.pdf|title=WBBY Loses License For Lying To FCC|access-date=September 13, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Popular-Communications/90s/Popular-Communications-1991-04.pdf|work=Popular Communications|date=April 1991|access-date=September 13, 2019|page=45|title=Sounds of Silence}}</ref> WBBY-FM held a jazz format throughout most of its existence, a format eventually picked up by [[WNND|WZJZ and WSWZ]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/1997/08/18/story4.html|work=Columbus Business First|first=Kathy|last=Showalter|title=Purchase lets WZJZ simulcast jazz format|access-date=September 13, 2019|date=August 18, 1997}}</ref>
Prior to this station's establishment, the 103.9 MHz frequency in the Columbus market was occupied by [[WBBY-FM]], licensed to [[Westerville, Ohio]]. WBBY fell [[dark (broadcasting)|silent]] on December 31, 1990, after it was found that the majority owner/station manager withheld details to the FCC about his level of involvement in a [[Marietta, Ohio]] car dealership.<ref name="rr86">{{cite news|work=Radio & Records|page=12|date=July 18, 1986|url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Magazines/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/80s/86/RR-1986-07-18-OCR-Page-0012.pdf|title=WBBY Loses License For Lying To FCC|access-date=September 13, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Popular-Communications/90s/Popular-Communications-1991-04.pdf|work=Popular Communications|date=April 1991|access-date=September 13, 2019|page=45|title=Sounds of Silence}}</ref> WBBY-FM held a jazz format throughout most of its existence, a format eventually picked up by [[WNND|WZJZ and WSWZ]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/1997/08/18/story4.html|work=Columbus Business First|first=Kathy|last=Showalter|title=Purchase lets WZJZ simulcast jazz format|access-date=September 13, 2019|date=August 18, 1997}}</ref>


=== Classic rock (1998-2004) ===
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[[Sign-on|Signing on]] in 1998 and also initially licensed to Westerville, this station broadcast [[classic rock]] music as WEGE "Eagle 103.9." It became WTDA ("Ted FM") in 2004, when it started playing a mix of Top-40 hits and oldies, ranging from the 1960s through current charts. With the Ted FM format, WTDA used the slogan "We Play Anything." The station's call letters attempted to incorporate this "Ted FM" branding. In September 2005, the station's owners added the [[Indianapolis]]-based ''[[Bob & Tom Show]]'', which had been dropped by [[iHeartMedia|Clear Channel]]'s [[WXZX|WBWR]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.varietyhits.com/variety/markets/columbusoh.shtml|title = Columbus, OH - 103.9 Ted FM - Variety Hits}}</ref>
[[Sign-on|Signing on]] in 1998 and also initially licensed to Westerville, this station broadcast [[classic rock]] music as WEGE "Eagle 103.9."


=== Adult hits (2004-2007) ===
⚫
It became WTDA ("Ted FM") in 2004 with an [[adult hits]] format similar to [[Jack FM]], which was taking off across America. (The real Jack FM would later air on this frequency.) With the Ted FM format, WTDA used the slogan "We Play Anything." The station's call letters attempted to incorporate this "Ted FM" branding. In September 2005, the station's owners added the [[Indianapolis]]-based ''[[Bob & Tom Show]]'', which had been dropped by [[iHeartMedia|Clear Channel]]'s [[WXZX|WBWR]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.varietyhits.com/variety/markets/columbusoh.shtml|title = Columbus, OH - 103.9 Ted FM - Variety Hits}}</ref>

=== Talk (2007-2009) ===
On January 8, 2007, WTDA rebranded itself as the first and only [[Frequency modulation|FM]] [[talk radio]] station in Columbus. It picked up ''[[The Glenn Beck Program]]'' after the show was dropped from [[WTVN]]. On September 8, 2007, the ''[[Columbus Dispatch]]'' reported that WTDA had become the Columbus radio home of the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] [[NFL|football]] team.
On January 8, 2007, WTDA rebranded itself as the first and only [[Frequency modulation|FM]] [[talk radio]] station in Columbus. It picked up ''[[The Glenn Beck Program]]'' after the show was dropped from [[WTVN]]. On September 8, 2007, the ''[[Columbus Dispatch]]'' reported that WTDA had become the Columbus radio home of the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] [[NFL|football]] team.


=== Classic hits (2009-2012) ===
On December 21, 2009, WTDA flipped to [[classic hits]] and rebranded as "Classic Hits 103.9", using satellite programming from Dial Global's Classic Hits service.<ref>[http://radioinsight.com/classic-hits-coming-to-columbus/ Classic Hits Coming to Columbus]</ref> WTDA was one of four radio stations in the Columbus market to have a Classic Hits/Oldies format, joining Newark-based [[WNKO]] and the [[WNND|WNND/WNNP]] "Rewind 103.5/104.3" simulcast.
On December 21, 2009, WTDA flipped to [[classic hits]] and rebranded as "Classic Hits 103.9", using satellite programming from Dial Global's Classic Hits service.<ref>[http://radioinsight.com/classic-hits-coming-to-columbus/ Classic Hits Coming to Columbus]</ref> WTDA was one of four radio stations in the Columbus market to have a Classic Hits/Oldies format, joining Newark-based [[WNKO]] and the [[WNND|WNND/WNNP]] "Rewind 103.5/104.3" simulcast.


=== News (2012-2013) ===
On June 14, 2012, WTDA flipped to an [[all-news radio|all-news]] format, changing the call letters to WMNI-FM, simulcasting with [[WMNI]], which previously had an [[adult standards]] format. The simulcast ended on Thursday, July 18, 2013, when WMNI returned to the [[adult standards]] format. WMNI-FM kept the news format for a few more days.
On June 14, 2012, WTDA flipped to an [[all-news radio|all-news]] format, changing the call letters to WMNI-FM, simulcasting with [[WMNI]], which previously had an [[adult standards]] format. The simulcast ended on Thursday, July 18, 2013, when WMNI returned to the [[adult standards]] format. WMNI-FM kept the news format for a few more days.


=== Adult hits (2013-2022) ===
On July 24, 2013, WMNI-FM changed format to [[adult hits]], subscribing to the [[JACK FM]] service. It rebranded as "103.9 Jack FM".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/84317/jack-returns-to-columbus/|title = Jack Returns to Columbus| date=24 July 2013 }}</ref> The call letters were changed to WJKR the following day. The WJKR call sign was formerly used on 98.9 FM, which itself carried the "Jack FM" format in Columbus, and is now [[conservative talk]] [[WTOH]]. WJKR changed its [[city of license]] from [[Westerville, Ohio]], to [[Worthington, Ohio]], effective August 22, 2013.
On July 24, 2013, WMNI-FM changed format to [[adult hits]], subscribing to the [[JACK FM]] service. It rebranded as "103-9 Jack FM".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/84317/jack-returns-to-columbus/|title = Jack Returns to Columbus| date=24 July 2013 }}</ref> The call letters were changed to WJKR the following day. The WJKR call sign was formerly used on 98.9 FM, which itself carried the "Jack FM" format in Columbus, and is now [[conservative talk]] [[WTOH]]. WJKR changed its [[city of license]] from [[Westerville, Ohio]], to [[Worthington, Ohio]], effective August 22, 2013.


=== Country (2022-present) ===
On April 15, 2022, at noon, WJKR flipped to a [[country music]] format, branded as "Country 103.9".<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/223752/country-103-9-launches-in-columbus/ Country 103.9 Launches In Columbus] Radioinsight - April 15, 2022</ref>
On April 15, 2022, at noon, WJKR flipped to a [[country music]] format, branded as "Country 103.9".<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/223752/country-103-9-launches-in-columbus/ Country 103.9 Launches In Columbus] Radioinsight - April 15, 2022</ref>


Revision as of 21:37, 30 November 2022

For the Upper Arlington, Ohio radio station that held the call sign WJKR at 98.9 FM from 2011 to 2013, see WTOH.
WJKR
Broadcast areaColumbus metro area
Frequency103.9 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingCountry 103.9
Programmierung
FormatLand
SubchannelsHD2: Adult contemporary "Star 95.1"
HD3: Sports (WMNI simulcast)
Ownership
OwnerNorth American Broadcasting Company, Inc.
WMNI, WRKZ
History
First air date
September 4, 1998
(26 years ago) (1998-09-04) (as WEGE)
Former call signs
  • WAXV (1998, CP)
  • WEGE (1998–2004)
  • WTDA (2004–2012)
  • WMNI-FM (2012–2013)
Call sign meaning
JacK FM Radio (previous format)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID60099
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT99.3 meters (326 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°09′33″N 82°55′23″W / 40.1592°N 82.9230°W / 40.1592; -82.9230
Translator(s)HD2: 95.1 W236CZ (Columbus)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
HD2: Listen live
Websitecountry1039fm.com
HD2: star951fm.com

WJKR (103.9 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Worthington, Ohio, carrying a country format known as "Country 103.9". Owned by the North American Broadcasting Company, Inc., WJKR serves the Columbus metro area. WJKR's studios and transmitter are both located in Columbus. In addition to a standard analog transmission, WJKR broadcasts over two HD Radio subchannels, and is available online.

History

Prior to this station's establishment, the 103.9 MHz frequency in the Columbus market was occupied by WBBY-FM, licensed to Westerville, Ohio. WBBY fell silent on December 31, 1990, after it was found that the majority owner/station manager withheld details to the FCC about his level of involvement in a Marietta, Ohio car dealership.[2][3] WBBY-FM held a jazz format throughout most of its existence, a format eventually picked up by WZJZ and WSWZ.[4]

Classic rock (1998-2004)

Signing on in 1998 and also initially licensed to Westerville, this station broadcast classic rock music as WEGE "Eagle 103.9."

Adult hits (2004-2007)

It became WTDA ("Ted FM") in 2004 with an adult hits format similar to Jack FM, which was taking off across America. (The real Jack FM would later air on this frequency.) With the Ted FM format, WTDA used the slogan "We Play Anything." The station's call letters attempted to incorporate this "Ted FM" branding. In September 2005, the station's owners added the Indianapolis-based Bob & Tom Show, which had been dropped by Clear Channel's WBWR.[5]

Talk (2007-2009)

On January 8, 2007, WTDA rebranded itself as the first and only FM talk radio station in Columbus. It picked up The Glenn Beck Program after the show was dropped from WTVN. On September 8, 2007, the Columbus Dispatch reported that WTDA had become the Columbus radio home of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team.

Classic hits (2009-2012)

On December 21, 2009, WTDA flipped to classic hits and rebranded as "Classic Hits 103.9", using satellite programming from Dial Global's Classic Hits service.[6] WTDA was one of four radio stations in the Columbus market to have a Classic Hits/Oldies format, joining Newark-based WNKO and the WNND/WNNP "Rewind 103.5/104.3" simulcast.

News (2012-2013)

On June 14, 2012, WTDA flipped to an all-news format, changing the call letters to WMNI-FM, simulcasting with WMNI, which previously had an adult standards format. The simulcast ended on Thursday, July 18, 2013, when WMNI returned to the adult standards format. WMNI-FM kept the news format for a few more days.

Adult hits (2013-2022)

On July 24, 2013, WMNI-FM changed format to adult hits, subscribing to the JACK FM service. It rebranded as "103-9 Jack FM".[7] The call letters were changed to WJKR the following day. The WJKR call sign was formerly used on 98.9 FM, which itself carried the "Jack FM" format in Columbus, and is now conservative talk WTOH. WJKR changed its city of license from Westerville, Ohio, to Worthington, Ohio, effective August 22, 2013.

Country (2022-present)

On April 15, 2022, at noon, WJKR flipped to a country music format, branded as "Country 103.9".[8]

WJKR-HD2

On June 14, 2022, WJKR's HD2 subchannel switched from a simulcast of WMNI 920 AM (which flipped to sports) to an adult contemporary format, branded as "Star 95.1" (simulcast on translator W236CZ 95.1 FM Columbus).[9]

Translator

WJKR rebroadcasts its HD2 subchannel on the following translator:

Broadcast translator for WJKR-HD2
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class FCC info
W236CZ 95.1 FM Columbus, Ohio 142835 88 D LMS

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WJKR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WBBY Loses License For Lying To FCC" (PDF). Radio & Records. July 18, 1986. p. 12. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  3. ^ "Sounds of Silence" (PDF). Popular Communications. April 1991. p. 45. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  4. ^ Showalter, Kathy (August 18, 1997). "Purchase lets WZJZ simulcast jazz format". Columbus Business First. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  5. ^ "Columbus, OH - 103.9 Ted FM - Variety Hits".
  6. ^ Classic Hits Coming to Columbus
  7. ^ "Jack Returns to Columbus". 24 July 2013.
  8. ^ Country 103.9 Launches In Columbus Radioinsight - April 15, 2022
  9. ^ NABCO Launches Star 95.1 & Fox Sports 920 Columbus Radioinsight - June 16, 2022
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