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The FCC assigned WJPS the Facility ID number 1071.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Facility ID number assigned to WJPS by the FCC is 6424, not 1071.
WJPS is classified as a Class C broadcast station.
Answer: False
Explanation: WJPS is classified as a Class A broadcast station.
The Effective Radiated Power (ERP) for WJPS is 5,000 watts.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Effective Radiated Power (ERP) for WJPS is 1,600 watts.
The Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT) for the WJPS transmitter is 195 feet.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT) for the WJPS transmitter is 195 meters.
The transmitter location of WJPS is approximately 37 degrees North latitude.
Answer: True
Explanation: The transmitter coordinates for WJPS include approximately 37 degrees North latitude (specifically, 37°59'13.00" N).
The 'A' designation in WJPS's broadcast class signifies it operates with very high power and a wide broadcast range.
Answer: False
Explanation: Class A designation for FM stations typically indicates a lower power output and more limited broadcast range compared to higher classes.
What broadcast class has been assigned to WJPS?
Answer: Class A
Explanation: WJPS is classified as a Class A station.
What is the Effective Radiated Power (ERP) for WJPS?
Answer: 1,600 watts
Explanation: The Effective Radiated Power (ERP) for WJPS is 1,600 watts.
What is the Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT) for the WJPS transmitter?
Answer: 195 meters
Explanation: The Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT) for WJPS is 195 meters.
WJPS is licensed to Evansville, Indiana.
Answer: False
Explanation: WJPS is licensed to Boonville, Indiana, although it serves the broader Evansville metropolitan area.
The radio station WJPS broadcasts on the AM band at 107.1 kHz.
Answer: False
Explanation: WJPS broadcasts on the FM band at 107.1 MHz, not the AM band at kHz.
WJPS is licensed to which city?
Answer: Boonville, Indiana
Explanation: WJPS is licensed to Boonville, Indiana.
On what frequency does WJPS broadcast?
Answer: 107.1 MHz
Explanation: WJPS broadcasts on the frequency of 107.1 megahertz (MHz).
Which of the following facts about WJPS is accurate?
Answer: It is licensed to Boonville and broadcasts a classic hits format.
Explanation: WJPS is licensed to Boonville, Indiana, and broadcasts a classic hits format.
WJPS currently broadcasts a format primarily focused on contemporary pop music.
Answer: False
Explanation: The current primary broadcast format of WJPS is Classic Hits, not contemporary pop music.
The station that is now WJPS first began broadcasting under the call sign WJPS in 1967.
Answer: False
Explanation: The station began broadcasting under the call sign WBNL-FM in 1967, not WJPS. The call sign WJPS was adopted much later.
The station operated as 'Y 107 - Classic Hits' from the early 2000s until 2005.
Answer: False
Explanation: The station operated as 'Y 107 - Classic Hits' until 2001, transitioning to 'WYXY - Today's Christian Music' in late 2003.
In November 2003, the station temporarily switched its programming to country music.
Answer: False
Explanation: In November 2003, the station temporarily switched its programming to Christmas music, not country music.
On December 26, 2003, the station adopted the format '107.1 WYXY - Today's Christian Music'.
Answer: True
Explanation: Following a temporary Christmas music format, the station adopted '107.1 WYXY - Today's Christian Music' on December 26, 2003.
The station transitioned away from the Contemporary Christian format on October 7, 2005, adopting the 'JACK-FM' format.
Answer: True
Explanation: On October 7, 2005, the station ceased its Contemporary Christian format and adopted the 'JACK-FM' format.
The JACK-FM format, known for its shuffled music selection, originated in the United States in 2002.
Answer: False
Explanation: The JACK-FM format originated in Canada in 2002, not the United States.
The call sign officially changed to WJPS on October 30, 1948.
Answer: False
Explanation: The call sign officially changed to WJPS on October 9, 2014, not October 30, 1948. The original WJPS AM station began broadcasting on October 30, 1948.
The WJPS call sign was previously assigned to a television station in Evansville.
Answer: False
Explanation: The WJPS call sign was previously assigned to an AM radio station in Evansville, not a television station.
The original WJPS AM station was known for its 'Top 40' format and was an ABC affiliate.
Answer: True
Explanation: The original WJPS AM station was indeed an ABC affiliate and was recognized for its 'Top 40' format.
The original WJPS AM station broadcast on 1330 kHz with 5 kilowatts of power during both daytime and nighttime.
Answer: False
Explanation: The original WJPS AM station broadcast on 1330 kHz with 5 kilowatts during the daytime and 1 kilowatt during the nighttime.
The original WJPS AM station commenced broadcasting on March 22, 1979.
Answer: False
Explanation: The original WJPS AM station commenced broadcasting on October 30, 1948. The station that is now WJPS (FM) first went on the air on March 22, 1979, as WBNL-FM.
What is the primary broadcast format of WJPS?
Answer: Classic Hits
Explanation: WJPS currently broadcasts a classic hits format.
What is the current branding used by WJPS?
Answer: Classic Hits 107.1
Explanation: The station currently uses the branding 'Classic Hits 107.1'.
When did the station that is now WJPS first begin broadcasting?
Answer: March 22, 1979
Explanation: The station that is now WJPS first began broadcasting on March 22, 1979, under the call sign WBNL-FM.
Which call sign preceded WJPS on the 107.1 FM frequency, serving from 2005 to 2014?
Answer: WEJK
Explanation: The call sign WEJK was used on the 107.1 FM frequency from 2005 to 2014, preceding WJPS.
What format did the station adopt on December 26, 2003?
Answer: Today's Christian Music
Explanation: On December 26, 2003, the station adopted the 'Today's Christian Music' format.
The 'JACK-FM' format, adopted by the station in 2005, originated in which country?
Answer: Canada
Explanation: The JACK-FM format originated in Canada in 2002.
When did the station's call sign officially change to WJPS?
Answer: 2014
Explanation: The station's call sign officially changed to WJPS in October 2014.
The WJPS call sign was previously used by which type of station in Evansville?
Answer: An AM radio station
Explanation: The WJPS call sign was previously assigned to an AM radio station in Evansville.
What was the broadcast frequency of the original WJPS AM station?
Answer: 1330 kHz
Explanation: The original WJPS AM station broadcast on 1330 kHz.
What was the station's format from December 26, 2003, until October 7, 2005?
Answer: Today's Christian Music
Explanation: From December 26, 2003, until October 7, 2005, the station's format was Today's Christian Music.
The corporate entity holding the license for WJPS is named 'Classic Hits Radio Inc.'
Answer: False
Explanation: The corporate entity holding the license for WJPS is The Original Company, Inc., not 'Classic Hits Radio Inc.'.
The Original Company began operating the station and reverted it to a classic hits format on September 1, 2014.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Original Company began brokering the station's operations on September 1, 2014, and reverted it to a classic hits format.
The station was officially sold to The Original Company on October 9, 2014, for $350,000.
Answer: True
Explanation: The sale of the station to The Original Company was officially completed on October 9, 2014, for $350,000.
Who are the current owners of WJPS?
Answer: Mark and Saundra Lange
Explanation: The station is currently owned by Mark and Saundra Lange.
What is the name of the corporate entity that holds the license for WJPS?
Answer: The Original Company, Inc.
Explanation: The licensee company that owns WJPS is The Original Company, Inc.
On what date did The Original Company officially purchase WJPS?
Answer: October 9, 2014
Explanation: The official purchase date of WJPS by The Original Company was October 9, 2014.
What was the reported sale price for WJPS to The Original Company?
Answer: $350,000
Explanation: The reported sale price for WJPS to The Original Company was $350,000.
What does the term 'brokered programming' imply about WJPS's operations before its sale to The Original Company?
Answer: Time slots were sold to third parties who provided their own content.
Explanation: Brokered programming signifies that time slots on the station were sold to third parties who supplied their own content.
WJPS features programming from Westwood One.
Answer: False
Explanation: WJPS features programming from ABC Radio, not Westwood One.
WJPS has two sister stations: WMVI (FM) and WPIW.
Answer: True
Explanation: WJPS lists WMVI (FM) and WPIW as its sister stations.
The 'Today's Christian Music' format was provided by Premiere Networks.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Today's Christian Music' format was provided by Salem Radio Network, not Premiere Networks.
Which media network's programming is featured on WJPS?
Answer: ABC Radio
Explanation: WJPS features programming from ABC Radio.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a sister station of WJPS?
Answer: WDKS
Explanation: WMVI (FM) and WPIW are listed as sister stations; WDKS is not.
WJPS can be accessed via a live webcast through its official website, wjpsradio.com.
Answer: True
Explanation: WJPS is accessible via live webcast through its official website, wjpsradio.com.
What is the official website address for WJPS?
Answer: wjpsradio.com
Explanation: The official website for WJPS is wjpsradio.com.