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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WTRC-FM
| name = WTRC-FM
| logo = File:WTRC NewsTalk95.3 logo.png
| logo = File:WTRC NewsTalk95.3 logo.png
| city = [[Niles, Michigan]]
| city = [[Niles, Michigan]]
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| country = US
| area = [[South Bend, Indiana]]
| area = [[South Bend, Indiana]]
| branding = ''News Talk 95.3 MNC''
| branding = ''News Talk 95.3 MNC''
| frequency = 95.3 [[MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| frequency = 95.3 [[MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| airdate =
| airdate = {{start date|1968}}
| format = [[Talk radio|News/talk]]
| format = [[Talk radio|News/talk]]
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| power =
| erp = 5,500 [[watt]]s
| erp = 5,500 [[watt]]s
| haat = 84 meters
| haat = {{convert|84|m|ft|sp=us}}
| class = A
| class = A
| facility_id = 48911
| facility_id = 48911
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| coordinates = {{coord|41|44|16|N|86|15|10|W|region:US-IN_type:landmark|display=inline|name=WTRC-FM}}
| coordinates = {{coord|41|44|16.2|N|86|15|10|W|region:US-MI_type:landmark|display=inline|name=WTRC-FM}}
| callsign_meaning = '''T'''ruth '''R'''adio '''C'''orporation (former owner)
| callsign_meaning = [[The Elkhart Truth|Truth]] Radio Corporation (former owner of [[WTRC (AM)|WTRC]])
| former_callsigns = {{ubl
| former_callsigns = {{ubl
| WNIL-FM (1968-1977)
| WNIL-FM (1968–1977)
| WAOR (1977-2010)
| WAOR (1977–2010)
}}
}}
| affiliations = [[Fox News Radio]]<br>[[Compass Media Networks]]<br>[[Premiere Networks]]<br>[[Regional Radio Sports Network]]<br>[[Westwood One]]
| affiliations = {{ubl|[[Fox News Radio]]|[[Compass Media Networks]]|[[Premiere Networks]]|[[Regional Radio Sports Network]]|[[Westwood One]]}}
| owner = Federated Media
| owner = [[Federated Media (broadcasting)|Federated Media]]
| licensee = Pathfinder Communications Corporation
| licensee = Pathfinder Communications Corporation
| sister_stations = [[WTRC (AM)|WTRC]], [[WAOR]], [[WBYT]], [[WNIL]], [[WRBR-FM]]
| sister_stations = [[WTRC (AM)|WTRC]], [[WAOR]], [[WBYT]], [[WRBR-FM]]
| webcast = {{listenlive|url=http://tunein.com/player/station/27140/?partnerId=Y2dzOa3X}}
| webcast = {{listenlive|url=https://player.listenlive.co/69041}}
| website = [https://www.953mnc.com www.953mnc.com]
| website = {{URL|https://www.953mnc.com}}
}}
}}


'''WTRC-FM''' (95.3 [[Hertz|MHz]]; "News Talk 95.3 MNC") is a commercial [[radio station]], licensed to [[Niles, Michigan]] and featuring a [[Talk radio|news/talk]] format. The station's licensee is Federated Media. Its programming and on-air presentation are closely patterned after Federated's news/talk station in [[Fort Wayne]], [[WOWO (AM)|WOWO]]. The station broadcasts syndicated programming, including [[Dan Bongino]], [[Brian Kilmeade]], and [[Sean Hannity]].<ref name=ter-wtrctruthradio>{{cite news|last=King|first=Marshall V.|title=Coming soon: Truth Radio 1340 is launching on Monday|url=http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/Truth-Radio-1340/2014/04/29/Truth-launching-Truth-Radio-1340-on-Monday.html|access-date=May 14, 2014|newspaper=[[The Elkhart Truth]]|date=April 29, 2014}}</ref> WTRC-FM is a [[Fox News Radio]] affiliate.<ref name="sbt-953talk">{{cite news|url=http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20100414/Biz/100419716/1129/News|title=Michiana radio stations to see talk shows, program formats shifting|last=Meenan|first=Jim|date=April 14, 2010|work=[[South Bend Tribune]]|access-date=April 16, 2010}}</ref>
'''WTRC-FM''' (95.3 [[Hertz|MHz]]; "News Talk 95.3 MNC") is a commercial [[radio station]], licensed to [[Niles, Michigan]] and featuring a [[Talk radio|news/talk]] format. The station's owner is [[Federated Media (broadcasting)|Federated Media]]. Its programming and on-air presentation are closely patterned after Federated's news/talk station in [[Fort Wayne]], [[WOWO (AM)|WOWO]]. The station broadcasts syndicated programming, including [[Dan Bongino]], [[Brian Kilmeade]], and [[Sean Hannity]].<ref name=ter-wtrctruthradio>{{cite news|last=King|first=Marshall V.|title=Coming soon: Truth Radio 1340 is launching on Monday|url=http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/Truth-Radio-1340/2014/04/29/Truth-launching-Truth-Radio-1340-on-Monday.html|access-date=May 14, 2014|newspaper=[[The Elkhart Truth]]|date=April 29, 2014}}</ref> WTRC-FM is a [[Fox News Radio]] affiliate.<ref name="sbt-953talk">{{cite news|url=http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20100414/Biz/100419716/1129/News|title=Michiana radio stations to see talk shows, program formats shifting|last=Meenan|first=Jim|date=April 14, 2010|work=[[South Bend Tribune]]|access-date=April 16, 2010}}</ref>


WTRC-FM is licensed by the [[FCC]] to broadcast in the [[HD Radio]] digital hybrid format.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/sta_det.pl?Facility_id=48911|title=Station Search Details}}</ref>
WTRC-FM is licensed by the [[FCC]] to broadcast in the [[HD Radio]] digital hybrid format.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/sta_det.pl?Facility_id=48911|title=Station Search Details}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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The station first began broadcasting as WNIL-FM.<ref>[http://www.qsl.net/wa5iyx/CD-R/fmqslidx.htm FM-DX QSL/Veries] Accessed May 14, 2010</ref> Before adopting the current format, it had a [[classic rock]] format as WAOR. (Following the change in formats the WAOR call letters, along with the classic rock format, moved to 95.7 FM, now [[WRDI]].)<ref>[http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20100415/Biz/4150412/-1/XML Local radio to see changes] Meenan, Jim. ''[[South Bend Tribune]]''. April 15, 2010. Accessed May 14, 2010</ref>


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After changing its call letters to WTRC-FM, the station switched to a news/talk format that was simulcast over [[WTRC (AM)|WTRC (1340 AM)]] in [[Elkhart, Indiana]]. On May 5, 2014, WTRC and WTRC-FM began broadcasting separate morning shows, although the two stations continued to jointly broadcast most other programming.<ref name=ter-wtrctruthradio/> On February 21, 2017, WTRC changed its format to [[adult standards]], ending its WTRC-FM simulcasts.<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/116615/frank-brings-standards-to-elkhart/ Frank Brings Standards to Elkhart] Radioinsight - February 21, 2017</ref> In April 2023, WTRC dropped a soft [[oldies]] format for a news/talk format again partially simulcast with WTRC-FM; the two stations share local [[drive time]] programming but have largely separate [[syndicated programming]].<ref name="ri-wtrcfmonamagain">{{cite news |last1=Venta |first1=Lance |title=WTRC Enters MNC Nation |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/250643/wtrc-enters-mnc-nation/ |access-date=July 3, 2023 |work=RadioInsight |date=April 3, 2023}}</ref>
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The station first began broadcasting as WNIL-FM.<ref>[http://www.qsl.net/wa5iyx/CD-R/fmqslidx.htm FM-DX QSL/Veries] Accessed May 14, 2010</ref> Before adopting the current format, it had a [[classic rock]] format as WAOR. (Following the change in formats the WAOR call letters, along with the classic rock format, moved to 95.7 FM (now [[WRDI]]).)<ref>[http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20100415/Biz/4150412/-1/XML Local radio to see changes] Meenan, Jim. ''[[South Bend Tribune]]''. April 15, 2010. Accessed May 14, 2010</ref>

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After changing its call letters to WTRC-FM, the station switched to a news/talk format that was simulcast over WTRC, AM 1340 in Elkhart, Indiana. On May 5, 2014, WTRC and WTRC-FM began broadcasting separate morning shows, although the two stations continued to jointly broadcast most other programming.<ref name=ter-wtrctruthradio/> On February 21, 2017 WTRC changed its format to adult standards, ending its WTRC-FM simulcasts.<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/116615/frank-brings-standards-to-elkhart/ Frank Brings Standards to Elkhart] Radioinsight - February 21, 2017</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|https://www.953mnc.com|Official WTRC-FM website}}
*{{Official website|https://www.953mnc.com|Official WTRC-FM website}}
*{{FM station data|WTRC}}
*{{FM station data|48911|WTRC}}


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[[Category:Radio stations in Michigan|TRC]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Michigan|TRC]]
[[Category:News and talk radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:News and talk radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1968]]
[[Category:1968 establishments in Michigan]]
[[Category:Niles, Michigan]]

Latest revision as of 02:15, 17 June 2024

WTRC-FM
Broadcast areaSouth Bend, Indiana
Frequency95.3 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingNews Talk 95.3 MNC
Programming
FormatNews/talk
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
WTRC, WAOR, WBYT, WRBR-FM
History
First air date
1968 (1968)
Former call signs
  • WNIL-FM (1968–1977)
  • WAOR (1977–2010)
Call sign meaning
Truth Radio Corporation (former owner of WTRC)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID48911
ClassA
ERP5,500 watts
HAAT84 meters (276 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°44′16.2″N 86°15′10″W / 41.737833°N 86.25278°W / 41.737833; -86.25278 (WTRC-FM)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.953mnc.com

WTRC-FM (95.3 MHz; "News Talk 95.3 MNC") is a commercial radio station, licensed to Niles, Michigan and featuring a news/talk format. The station's owner is Federated Media. Its programming and on-air presentation are closely patterned after Federated's news/talk station in Fort Wayne, WOWO. The station broadcasts syndicated programming, including Dan Bongino, Brian Kilmeade, and Sean Hannity.[2] WTRC-FM is a Fox News Radio affiliate.[3]

WTRC-FM is licensed by the FCC to broadcast in the HD Radio digital hybrid format.[4]

History

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The station first began broadcasting as WNIL-FM.[5] Before adopting the current format, it had a classic rock format as WAOR. (Following the change in formats the WAOR call letters, along with the classic rock format, moved to 95.7 FM, now WRDI.)[6]

After changing its call letters to WTRC-FM, the station switched to a news/talk format that was simulcast over WTRC (1340 AM) in Elkhart, Indiana. On May 5, 2014, WTRC and WTRC-FM began broadcasting separate morning shows, although the two stations continued to jointly broadcast most other programming.[2] On February 21, 2017, WTRC changed its format to adult standards, ending its WTRC-FM simulcasts.[7] In April 2023, WTRC dropped a soft oldies format for a news/talk format again partially simulcast with WTRC-FM; the two stations share local drive time programming but have largely separate syndicated programming.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WTRC-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ a b King, Marshall V. (April 29, 2014). "Coming soon: Truth Radio 1340 is launching on Monday". The Elkhart Truth. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
  3. ^ Meenan, Jim (April 14, 2010). "Michiana radio stations to see talk shows, program formats shifting". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved April 16, 2010.
  4. ^ "Station Search Details".
  5. ^ FM-DX QSL/Veries Accessed May 14, 2010
  6. ^ Local radio to see changes Meenan, Jim. South Bend Tribune. April 15, 2010. Accessed May 14, 2010
  7. ^ Frank Brings Standards to Elkhart Radioinsight - February 21, 2017
  8. ^ Venta, Lance (April 3, 2023). "WTRC Enters MNC Nation". RadioInsight. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
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