WAWE

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WAWE
Air1-logo.png
CityGlendale Heights, Illinois
Broadcast areaChicago Metropolitan Area
Frequency94.3 MHz
BrandingAir1
Programming
FormatChristian worship
AffiliationsAir1
Ownership
OwnerEducational Media Foundation
WCKL, WLWX, WOKL, WSRI, WZKL
History
First air date
September 1960[1]
Former call signs
WRMN-FM (1960-1972)
WJKL (1972-2019)[2]
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID19221
ClassA
ERP3,500 watts
HAAT134 meters (440 ft)
Links
Public license information
Profile
LMS
WebcastListen Online
Websitehttp://www.air1.com/

WAWE (94.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian worship music format, licensed to Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States. The station serves the Chicago Metropolitan Area and is owned by the Educational Media Foundation,[3] broadcasting its Air1 format.

History[]

WRMN-FM[]

The station began broadcasting in September 1960 and held the call sign WRMN-FM, simulcasting AM 1410 WRMN.[1][2] The station was located in Elgin, Illinois and had an ERP of 1,000 watts at a HAAT of 130 feet.[1] By 1965, the station had begun airing programming independent of AM 1410.[4] In 1965, the station's ERP was increased to 3,000 watts and its HAAT was decreased to 115 feet.[2] In 1972, the station's HAAT was increased to 210 feet and its ERP was reduced to 2,500 watts.[2]

Progressive rock era[]

In 1972, the station adopted the call letters WJKL, which was based on the name of the station manager at the time, Richard Jakle.[2][5] In the 1974, WJKL adopted a progressive rock format, and was branded "The Fox".[6][7][8] In 1975, the station's ERP was increased to 3,000 watts.[2] In July 1980, the station dropped all local talent becoming fully automated, airing an album-oriented rock format.[6] Live personalities were brought back in April 1981.[6]

Big band era[]

In September 1982, the station adopted a big band/adult standards format, with the branding "JKL 94" "Great Music".[6][9][10][11] The station featured music from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.[12] When Radio Was, hosted by Carl Amari, aired nightly on the station.[10][13] In 1984, the station's HAAT was increased to 328 feet.[14][15]

Adult contemporary era[]

In May 1990, WJKL adopted an adult contemporary format and revived "The Fox" branding.[16][17][18] The station carried programming from the Satellite Music Network, along with local programs such as the Radio Shopping Show.[5][19] In 1990, the station's ERP was increased to 6,000 watts.[20][21] In 1998, the station added brokered programming at night.[22]

One on One Sports[]

On March 1, 1999, became a brokered affiliate of One on One Sports (later called Sporting News Radio), airing One on One Sports programming from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.[23][24] One on One Sports moved to the station from AM 950 WIDB.[23][24]

K-Love[]

On March 1, 2001, Sporting News Radio moved to AM 820 WYPA, and the station began to sell its airtime to Educational Media Foundation which broadcast its K-LOVE Christian adult contemporary format.[25][26] In 2007, Elgin Broadcasting Company sold WJKL to Educational Media Foundation for $17 million.[27][28]

After purchasing the station in 2007, Educational Media Foundation changed WJKL's city of license from Elgin to Glendale Heights.[29] In 2010, the station's transmitter was moved from Elgin to the Oakbrook Terrace Tower in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, moving to a higher location closer to Chicago, while reducing its power to 3,500 watts ERP.[30][31]

Air1[]

On March 10, 2018, K-LOVE moved to 97.9 WLUP-FM (now WCKL).[32] In summer of 2018, WJKL became an affiliate of Educational Media Foundation's Christian CHR network Air1.[33] The station changed its call sign to WAWE on July 11, 2019.[34] The WJKL callsign was moved to K-LOVE's station serving San Juan, Puerto Rico.

References[]

  1. ^ a b c 1961-62 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1961-1962. p. B-53. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e f History Cards for WAWE, fcc.gov. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  3. ^ WAWE, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  4. ^ 1965 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1965. p. B-49. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
  5. ^ a b Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 95-98.
  6. ^ a b c d "Chicago's WJKL Goes MOR", Billboard. September 18, 1982. p. 18. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
  7. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1976, Broadcasting, 1976. p. C-59. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
  8. ^ "Stations, everywhere: a listeners' guide to the AM and FM bands", Chicago Tribune Magazine, March 4, 1979. p. 35. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  9. ^ Zorn, Eric. "WJJD vs. WAIT: Sounds of war have a big band beat", Chicago Tribune. February 20, 1984. pp. 1, 3.
  10. ^ a b Chicago Radio Guide, Vol. 1, Issue 1. May 1985. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  11. ^ Chicagoland Radio Waves, MediaTies. Summer 1988. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  12. ^ "WJKL FM 94.3", Radio Chicago, Winter 1990. p. 53. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  13. ^ Sullivan, Paul. "A Mere Child in the Business Helps Preserve the Heyday of Radio", Chicago Tribune. July 30, 1986. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  14. ^ Public Notice Comment, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  15. ^ Public Notice Comment, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  16. ^ "Radio Highlights", Daily Herald. May 19, 1990. Section 2, p. 4. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  17. ^ "WJKL FM 94.3", Radio Chicago, Summer 1990. p. 54. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  18. ^ "Radio Station Index by Format", Radio Chicago, Fall 1990. p. 3. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  19. ^ Kening, Dan. "Talk O' the Towns", Chicago Tribune. November 3, 1991. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  20. ^ "Federal Communications Commission FM Broadcast License", fcc.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  21. ^ Public Notice Comment, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  22. ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 15, No. 27. July 8, 1998. p. 1. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  23. ^ a b "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 16, No. 8. February 4, 1999. p. 2. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  24. ^ a b Kirk, Jim. "One-on-one Sports Soon Zero For One On AM" Chicago Tribune. February 24, 1999. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  25. ^ Feder, Robert. "One-on-One sports talk goes to WYPA March 1", Chicago Sun Times. February 22, 2001. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  26. ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 18, No. 09. February 28, 2001. p. 1. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  27. ^ "Asset Purchase Agreement", fcc.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  28. ^ Feder, Robert. "Rick Jakle parts with WJKL", Chicago Sun-Times. January 9, 2007. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  29. ^ "Exhibit 32 307(B) COL Change", fcc.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  30. ^ "Federal Communications Commission FM Broadcast License", fcc.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  31. ^ Feder, Robert. "Ah, memories", Chicago Sun-Times. May 23, 2008. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  32. ^ Venta, Lance (March 5, 2018). "Educational Media Foundation Acquires 97.9 WLUP Chicago". Radio Insight. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  33. ^ Venta, Lance. "EMF Launches Christian Classic Hits 'K-Love Classics'", Radio Insight. August 15, 2018. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  34. ^ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 28, 2020.

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