| Country | US |
|---|---|
| City | Portland, Indiana |
| Area | East Central Indiana |
| Branding | The Voice Of Jayland |
| Frequency | 91.7 MHz |
| Airdate | December 1996 (as WBSJ) |
| Format | Classic Rock |
| Erp | 2,000 watts |
| Haat | 67 meters (220 ft) |
| Class | A |
| Facility id | 3647 |
| Coordinates | 40°24′26″N 85°02′15″W |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Former callsigns | WBSJ (1996–2020) |
| Owner | Jayland Radio, Inc. |
WZJR (91.7 FM) is a radio station in Portland, Indiana. It was originally established in 1996 as WBSJ by Ball State University It primarily featured National Public Radio programming. The transmitter for WBSJ failed in January 2019. Ball State University, the license owner, chose not to replace it due to cost. In April 2020, Ball State University announced its intention to sell WBSJ to Jayland Radio, Inc. for $40,702.43; the sale was consummated on August 31, 2020.[1]
References
- ^ Jacobson, Adam. "Ball State Sells Its Silent FM Station", Radio & Television Business Report. April 28, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.