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{{short description|Christian radio station in Keene, Texas}} |
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| name = KJRN-FM |
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| image = [[Image:KJCR-FM Logo.png|200px]] |
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| logo = KJRN logo.png |
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| city = [[Keene, Texas]] |
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| city = [[Keene, Texas]] |
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| area = [[Johnson County, Texas|Johnson County]], southern [[Tarrant County]] |
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| branding = 88.3 The Journey |
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| webcast = {{url|1=https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJRN|2=Listen Live}} |
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| website = {{url|https://883thejourney.org/}} |
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| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]] |
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| webcast = [http://www.kjcr.fm/Site/Welcome_files/live-1.m3u Listen Live] |
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| website = [http://www.kjcr.fm/ kjcr.fm] |
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{{Seventh-day Adventism}} |
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'''KJRN''' (88.3 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[non-commercial]] [[radio station]] [[City of license|licensed]] to [[Keene, Texas]]. The station broadcasts a [[Christian adult contemporary]] [[radio format]] and calls itself "88.3 The Journey." KJRN is owned by [[Southwestern Adventist University]]. The [[Disk jockey|DJs]] consist of both full-time on-air talent and part-time university students. Studios are on the campus on North College Drive and the [[transmitter]] is a short distance away off North Old Betsy Road. The signal of the station covers much of [[Johnson County, Texas|Johnson County]], part of southern [[Tarrant County]], and can be heard in the southwestern section of the [[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex]]. |
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'''KJRN''' (88.3 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[radio station]] licensed to [[Southwestern Adventist University]] in [[Keene, Texas]]. |
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The [[Disk jockey|DJs]] consist of both full-time on-air talent and part-time university students and the station programming is a [[Contemporary Christian radio|Christian]] CCM format. |
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The signal of the station covers much of [[Johnson County, Texas|Johnson County]] and parts of southern [[Tarrant County]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The idea for a radio station was proposed in 1968. A gift to the college by Arkansas radio pioneer Raymond Beem financed the station's start-up costs; station planning began in 1973. |
The idea for a radio station was proposed in 1968. A gift to the college by Arkansas radio pioneer Raymond Beem financed the station's start-up costs; station planning began in 1973. |
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The station began as KSUC in 1974. The 88.3 frequency was chosen because it rhymed with the call letters. The studios were located in the school's Heritage Hall in a dorm room. |
The station began as '''KSUC''' (for Southwestern Union College) in 1974. The 88.3 frequency was chosen because it rhymed with the call letters. The studios were located in the school's Heritage Hall in a dorm room. |
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By 1984 station management decided to abandon the KSUC call letters as the name of the college changed, and applied for replacement calls KJCR, and the station moved from the dorm room to the studios at 304 N. College Drive. |
By 1984, station management decided to abandon the KSUC call letters as the name of the college had changed, and applied for replacement calls KJCR, and the station moved from the dorm room to the studios at 304 N. College Drive. |
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On May 5, 1989, 110-mile per hour winds toppled the station's transmitter, destroying 60 feet of tower sections and two of four antenna elements. In two days the station returned to the air under temporary authorization on a 75-foot tower at 925 watts. Construction began on a new 180' tower by the fall, and was put into use on May 18, 1990. A power increase was granted for 4,000 watts with an ERP of |
On May 5, 1989, 110-mile per hour winds toppled the station's transmitter, destroying 60 feet of tower sections and two of four antenna elements. In two days the station returned to the air under temporary authorization on a 75-foot tower at 925 watts. Construction began on a new 180' tower by the fall, and was put into use on May 18, 1990. A power increase was granted for 4,000 watts with an ERP of 2,300 watts directed to the west. |
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In November 1999 KJCR began broadcasting 24 hours a day with the aid of [[voicetracking]] software |
In November 1999, KJCR began broadcasting 24 hours a day with the aid of [[voicetracking]] software during overnight hours. |
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On September 3, 2009, around 9:30 pm the KJCR studios suffered from a fire attributed to lightning. Four fire departments responded and the fire was contained primarily to the attic; however, the station was knocked off the air and over $90,000 in equipment was damaged. Broadcasts resumed the next day from temporary studios.<ref |
On September 3, 2009, around 9:30 pm the KJCR studios suffered from a fire attributed to lightning. Four fire departments responded and the fire was contained primarily to the attic; however, the station was knocked off the air and over $90,000 in equipment was damaged. Broadcasts resumed the next day from temporary studios.<ref |
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| title = Lightning Strikes SWAU Radio Station |
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| publisher = Adventist Review |
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| url = http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=2836 |
| url = http://www.adventistreview.org/article.php?id=2836 |
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| title = Fire damages SWAU radio station |
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| publisher = Cleburne Times Review |
| publisher = Cleburne Times Review |
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| date = 2009-09-04 |
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| url = http://www.cleburnetimesreview.com/swau/x46875895/Fire-damages-SWAU-radio-station |
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| title = Lightning causes fire at KJCR |
| title = Lightning causes fire at KJCR |
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| publisher = The Southwesterner Online |
| publisher = The Southwesterner Online |
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| date = 2009-09-04 |
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| url = http://southwesterner.swau.edu/index/news-app/story.407/title.lightning-causes-fire-at-kjcr |
| url = http://southwesterner.swau.edu/index/news-app/story.407/title.lightning-causes-fire-at-kjcr |
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| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100610045329/http://southwesterner.swau.edu/index/news-app/story.407/title.lightning-causes-fire-at-kjcr |
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In May 2010 KJCR went silent to prepare for a station re-launch. It was re-licensed as KJRN on June 17, 2010.<ref |
In May 2010, KJCR went silent to prepare for a station re-launch. It was re-licensed as KJRN on June 17, 2010.<ref |
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| title = Call Sign History KJRN |
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| date = June 17, 2010 |
| date = June 17, 2010 |
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| url = http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=61585&Callsign=KJRN |
| url = http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=61585&Callsign=KJRN |
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On 1 Nov 2010, 88.3 The Journey was born, playing a mix of Adult Contemporary Christian music under the direction of a new general manager. Two new studios were constructed with equipment including new audio consoles and an upgraded automation system. On-air staff consists of students from the communications department of the University.<ref>http://www.883thejourney.org/managers-memo Managers Memo - 88.3 The Journey</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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*[http://www.883thejourney.org KJRN official website] |
*[http://www.883thejourney.org KJRN official website] |
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*[http://www.dfwretroplex.com DFW Radio/TV History] |
*[http://www.dfwretroplex.com DFW Radio/TV History] |
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{{FM station data|61585|KJRN}} |
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*[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=69765 FCC History Cards for KJRN] |
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[[Category:College radio stations in Texas|JRN]] |
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[[Category:Radio stations established in 1974]] |
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Broadcast area | Johnson County, southern Tarrant County |
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Frequency | 88.3 MHz |
Branding | 88.3 The Journey |
Programming | |
Format | Christian adult contemporary |
Ownership | |
Owner | Southwestern Adventist University |
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First air date | 1974 as KSUC |
Former call signs | KSUC (1974–1984) KJCR (1984–2010) |
Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 61585 |
Class | C3 |
ERP | 2,300 watts |
HAAT | 81 meters |
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Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | 883thejourney |
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Seventh-day Adventist Church |
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Adventism |
KJRN (88.3 FM) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Keene, Texas. The station broadcasts a Christian adult contemporary radio format and calls itself "88.3 The Journey." KJRN is owned by Southwestern Adventist University. The DJs consist of both full-time on-air talent and part-time university students. Studios are on the campus on North College Drive and the transmitter is a short distance away off North Old Betsy Road. The signal of the station covers much of Johnson County, part of southern Tarrant County, and can be heard in the southwestern section of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
History
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/91/KJCR_tower.jpg/220px-KJCR_tower.jpg)
The idea for a radio station was proposed in 1968. A gift to the college by Arkansas radio pioneer Raymond Beem financed the station's start-up costs; station planning began in 1973.
The station began as KSUC (for Southwestern Union College) in 1974. The 88.3 frequency was chosen because it rhymed with the call letters. The studios were located in the school's Heritage Hall in a dorm room.
By 1984, station management decided to abandon the KSUC call letters as the name of the college had changed, and applied for replacement calls KJCR, and the station moved from the dorm room to the studios at 304 N. College Drive.
On May 5, 1989, 110-mile per hour winds toppled the station's transmitter, destroying 60 feet of tower sections and two of four antenna elements. In two days the station returned to the air under temporary authorization on a 75-foot tower at 925 watts. Construction began on a new 180' tower by the fall, and was put into use on May 18, 1990. A power increase was granted for 4,000 watts with an ERP of 2,300 watts directed to the west.
In November 1999, KJCR began broadcasting 24 hours a day with the aid of voicetracking software during overnight hours.
On September 3, 2009, around 9:30 pm the KJCR studios suffered from a fire attributed to lightning. Four fire departments responded and the fire was contained primarily to the attic; however, the station was knocked off the air and over $90,000 in equipment was damaged. Broadcasts resumed the next day from temporary studios.[2][3][4]
In May 2010, KJCR went silent to prepare for a station re-launch. It was re-licensed as KJRN on June 17, 2010.[5]
On 1 Nov 2010, 88.3 The Journey was born, playing a mix of Adult Contemporary Christian music under the direction of a new general manager. Two new studios were constructed with equipment including new audio consoles and an upgraded automation system. On-air staff consists of students from the communications department of the University.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KJRN-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Lightning Strikes SWAU Radio Station". Adventist Review. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Smith, Matt (2009-09-04). "Fire damages SWAU radio station". Cleburne Times Review. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ Lozano, Jessica (2009-09-04). "Lightning causes fire at KJCR". The Southwesterner Online. Archived from the original on 2010-06-10. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
- ^ "Call Sign History KJRN". FCC. June 17, 2010. Retrieved July 4, 2010.
- ^ http://www.883thejourney.org/managers-memo Managers Memo - 88.3 The Journey
External links
[edit]- KJRN official website
- DFW Radio/TV History
- Facility details for Facility ID 61585 (KJRN) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KJRN in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- FCC History Cards for KJRN