WSNJ
WSNJ (1240 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a full service adult contemporary format. The station is licensed to Bridgeton, New Jersey and simulcasts on two translators that are both on 99.9 FM.
City | Bridgeton, New Jersey |
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Broadcast area | South Jersey |
Branding | Pop-FM 99.9 |
Slogan | Power of Positivity |
Frequency | 1240 kHz |
Translator(s) | See § Translators |
First air date | March 28, 1966 |
Format | Adult contemporary |
ERP | 1,000 watts |
Class | C |
Facility ID | 12212 |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°19′15″N 74°46′17″W |
Call sign meaning | W South New Jersey |
Owner | SNJ Today, LLC |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | popfm999.com |
History
WSNJ 1240 AM went on the air in 1937. 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 Millville, New Jersey which broadcasts to the Vineland, New Jersey market while, W260BW, broadcasts to New Castle County, Delaware and the western part of South Jersey.[1]
On June 4, 2020, 1240 AM and 99.9 FM rebranded to, Pop-FM 99.9, still retaining it's Full Service Adult Contemporary format. With 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 continues to feature “The Positive Perspective” morning show hosted by John Salvatore and Yamira Velez from 8-10am.[2]
Translators
Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | Facility ID | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info |
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W260BW | 99.9 | Bridgeton, New Jersey | 151086 | 250 | 233 m (764 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
- Query the FCC's AM station database for WSNJ
- Radio-Locator Information on WSNJ
- Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for WSNJ