WSNJ
WSNJ (1240 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Bridgeton, New Jersey. It is owned by SNJ Today, LLC, and it airs a full-service adult contemporary radio format, featuring hits from the 1980s, 90s and early 2000s.
| City | Bridgeton, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | South Jersey |
| Frequency | 1240 kHz |
| Branding | Pop-FM 99.9 |
| Slogan | Power of Positivity |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult Contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | SNJ Today, LLC |
| History | |
| First air date | August 1937 |
| Call sign meaning | W South New Jersey |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 12212 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 1,000 watts |
| Transmitter coordinates | 39°19′15″N 74°46′17″W |
| Translator(s) | See § Translators |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | PopFM999.com |
WSNJ is powered at 1,000 watts and its transmitter is off South Burlington Road in Bridgeton.[1] WSNJ is also heard on two FM translators that both broadcast on 99.9 FM.[2][3]
History
In August 1937, WSNJ signed on the air.[4] It was owned by Eastern States Broadcasting and was powered at only 100 watts. For a time it broadcast on 1210 kilocycles. In 1941, it moved to its current frequency at 1240 kHz. It got a boost in power to 250 watts.
In the 2010s, WSNJ signed on its first FM translator, W260BW, on 99.9 FM in Bridgeton, New Jersey, which has since moved to Swedesboro, New Jersey and has increased its power and height. In 2018, WSNJ signed on its second FM translator, W260DK, in Milmay, New Jersey. W260BW is heard in Salem County and Gloucester County. W260DK is heard in Cumberland County and Atlantic County.
On June 4, 2020, 1240 AM and 99.9 FM rebranded to, Pop-FM 99.9, still retaining its Full Service Classic Hits and Adult Contemporary format. The "Pop" in the name standing for “Power of Positivity.” WSNJ states that the station will focus on positivity and good things going on in the world. The station features “The Positive Perspective” morning show hosted by John Salvatore and Yamira Velez.[5]
Translators
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | Facility ID | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W260BW | 99.9 | Swedesboro, New Jersey | 151086 | 250 | 222 m (728 ft) | D | 39°41′43.30″N 75°17′54.80″W | FCC |
| W260DK | 99.9 | Milmay, New Jersey | 200737 | 55 | 49 m (161 ft) | D | 39°24′27.10″N 75°1′50.60″W | FCC |
References
External links
- WSNJ official website
- WSNJ in the FCC's AM station database
- WSNJ on Radio-Locator
- WSNJ in Nielsen Audio's AM station database