WTRC-FM

WTRC-FM (95.3 FM; "News Talk 95.3 MNC") is a commercial radio station, licensed to Niles, Michigan and featuring a 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. The station broadcasts syndicated programming, including Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity.[1] WTRC-FM is a Fox News Radio affiliate,[2] and simulcasts Penn High School football from the Regional Radio Sports Network.

WTRC-FM
CityNiles, Michigan
Broadcast areaSouth Bend, Indiana
BrandingNews Talk 95.3 MNC
SloganMichiana's News Channel
Frequency95.3 MHz (HD Radio)
FormatNews/Talk
ERP5,500 watts
HAAT84 meters
ClassA
Facility ID48911
Transmitter coordinates41°44′16″N 86°15′10″W
Call sign meaningTruth Radio Corporation (former owner)
Former call signsWAOR
WNIL-FM
AffiliationsFox News Radio, Regional Radio Sports Network
OwnerFederated Media
(Pathfinder Communications Corporation)
Sister stationsWTRC, WAOR, WBYT, WNIL, WRBR-FM
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.953mnc.com

WTRC-FM is licensed by the FCC to broadcast in the HD Radio digital hybrid format.[3]

History

The station first began broadcasting as WNIL-FM.[4] 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).)[5]

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.[1] On February 21, 2017 WTRC changed its format to adult standards, ending its WTRC-FM simulcasts.[6]

References
  1. King, Marshall V. (April 29, 2014). "Coming soon: Truth Radio 1340 is launching on Monday". The Elkhart Truth. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
  2. Meenan, Jim (April 14, 2010). "Michiana radio stations to see talk shows, program formats shifting". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved April 16, 2010.
  3. http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/sta_det.pl?Facility_id=48911
  4. FM-DX QSL/Veries Accessed May 14, 2010
  5. Local radio to see changes Meenan, Jim. South Bend Tribune. April 15, 2010. Accessed May 14, 2010
  6. Frank Brings Standards to Elkhart Radioinsight - February 21, 2017
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