WTIJ-LP
Radio station in Bryson City, North Carolina, United States
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WTIJ-LP is a Religious and Southern Gospel formatted broadcast radio station licensed to and serving Bryson City, North Carolina.[1] WTIJ-LP is owned and operated by Grace Christian Academy.[5]
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| Broadcast area | Metro Bryson City |
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| Frequency | 100.7 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Religious Southern Gospel[1] |
| Affiliations | SRN News |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Grace Christian Academy |
| History | |
First air date | November 27, 2015[2][3] |
Call sign meaning | We Trust In Jesus[2] |
| Technical information[4] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 197575 |
| Class | L1 |
| ERP | 100 watts |
| HAAT | −200 meters (−660 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°25′12.0″N 83°26′49.0″W |
| Links | |
Public license information | LMS |
| Website | WTIJ-LP Online |
History
WTIJ-LP, Swain County's first FM station, launched at 5:00 pm on November 27, 2015.[2] The station's studios are located at Grace Christian Academy in Bryson City.[2]
Silence and return
On February 28, 2016, three months and a day after its launch, WTIJ-LP signed off and went silent.[2][6] According to a letter written by former station manager Robert Lowe, to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Grace Christian Academy had "chosen to discontinue the service".[6] Mr. Lowe's position at the station had been "terminated".[6] At the time the letter was written, there was "no anticipated date to recommence broadcast operations".[6]
On August 8, 2016, WTIJ-LP returned to the air with a Religious and Southern Gospel format.[1][7] Local programming previously heard on the station before going silent is no longer broadcast.[8]
Programming
Prior to February 28, 2016, WTIJ-LP carried a Christian-based Full Service format, featuring Positive Country and Southern Gospel music.[2] Local news, weather and agricultural reports were also broadcast.[9] Live broadcasts of local high school sports, as well as community events, were also heard.[2] WTIJ-LP had future plans to partner with other local organizations.[9]
After August 8, 2016, the station broadcasts nationally syndicated Religious programs and Southern Gospel music, with no locally produced programming.[8] SRN News continues to be heard at the top of each hour.[8]