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WZJR

WZJR is a radio station in Portland, Indiana. It was originally established in 1996 as WBSJ by Ball State University It primarily featured National Public Radio programming. The transmitter for WBSJ failed in January 2019. Ball State University, the license owner, chose not to replace it due to cost. In April 2020, Ball State University announced its intention to sell WBSJ to Jayland Radio, Inc. for $40,702.43; the sale was consummated on August 31, 2020.

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WZJR
Broadcast area
East Central Indiana
Frequency91.7 MHz
BrandingThe Voice Of Jayland
Programming
FormatClassic Rock
Ownership
OwnerJayland Radio, Inc.
History
First air date
December 1996 (as WBSJ)
Former call signs
WBSJ (1996–2020)
Technical information1
Licensing authority
FCC
3647
ClassA
ERP2,000 watts
HAAT67 meters (220 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°24′26″N 85°02′15″W / 40.40722°N 85.03750°W / 40.40722; -85.03750
Links
Public license information
Websitewzjrradio.com

WZJR (91.7 FM) is a radio station in Portland, Indiana. It was originally established in 1996 as WBSJ by Ball State University It primarily featured National Public Radio programming. The transmitter for WBSJ failed in January 2019. Ball State University, the license owner, chose not to replace it due to cost. In April 2020, Ball State University announced its intention to sell WBSJ to Jayland Radio, Inc. for $40,702.43; the sale was consummated on August 31, 2020.2

References

References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WZJR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. Jacobson, Adam. "Ball State Sells Its Silent FM Station", Radio & Television Business Report. April 28, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
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