WGNX

WGNX (96.7 FM) is an American radio station licensed to Colchester, Illinois, United States. The station is currently owned by Patricia Van Zandt.[1] The station broadcasts a religious radio format including some programming from the Moody Broadcasting Network.

WGNX
CityColchester, Illinois
Frequency96.7 MHz
BrandingGood News Radio
Programming
FormatReligious
AffiliationsMBN
Ownership
OwnerPatricia Van Zandt
History
First air date2007
Call sign meaningWGN = World's Greatest Newspaper (derived from WGN-AM and WGN-TV)
X = 10 in Roman numerals
Technical information
Facility ID164225
ClassA
ERP1,800 watts
HAAT100.0 meters (328.1 ft)
Transmitter coordinates40°23′54″N 90°43′55″W
Links
Websitewgnx.org

In January 2005, Patricia E. Van Zandt applied to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a construction permit for a new broadcast radio station. The FCC granted this permit on June 8, 2007 with a scheduled expiration date of June 8, 2010.[2] The new station was assigned call sign "WGNX" on July 16, 2007.[3] After construction and testing were completed, the station was granted its broadcast license on October 31, 2007.[4]

References

  1. "WGNX Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved October 12, 2010.
  2. "Application Search Details (BNPH-20050103AIW)". FCC Media Bureau. June 8, 2007. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
  3. "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau. July 16, 2007. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
  4. "Application Search Details (BLH-20070823ADA)". FCC Media Bureau. October 31, 2007. Retrieved June 3, 2011.


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