WYCA

WYCA
Broadcast areaSouth Suburban Chicago
Frequency102.3 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingRejoice 102.3
Programming
FormatUrban gospel
AffiliationsAmerican Urban Radio Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • Crawford Broadcasting Co.
  • (Dontron, Inc.)
WPWX, WSRB
History
First air date
October 1, 1964; 60 years ago (1964-10-01)
Former call signs
  • WTAS (1965–1993)
  • WEMG-FM (1993–1997)
  • WYAA (1997–2000)
  • WVJM (2000–2001)[1][2]
  • WYCA (2001)
  • WYBA (2001–2003)[3]
Call sign meaning
"Young people's Church of the Air"
Technical information[4]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID73700
ClassA
ERP1,050 watts
HAAT152 meters (499 ft)
Repeater(s)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.rejoice102.com

WYCA (102.3 FM "Rejoice 102.3") is a commercial radio station licensed to Crete, Illinois, and serving the southern suburbs of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is owned by Dontron, Inc., a subsidiary of the Crawford Broadcasting Company with studios in Hammond, Indiana. WYCA has an urban gospel radio format. Weekdays begin with a syndicated morning show hosted by Erica Campbell. Some local ministers host Christian talk and teaching shows. Services from several churches are broadcast on Sundays.

WYCA has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 1,050 watts. The transmitter is on South Dixie Highway (Illinois Route 1) near 311th Street in Beecher, Illinois.[5] WYCA broadcasts using HD Radio technology.[6]

  1. ^ Tiny suburban upstart to take on No. 1 WGCI Feder, Robert. Chicago Sun Times. May 17, 2000. Accessed January 8, 2014
  2. ^ WYCA leaving religion for urban contemporary Feder, Robert. Chicago Sun Times. February 23, 2001. Accessed January 8, 2014
  3. ^ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
  4. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WYCA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  5. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WYCA
  6. ^ "HD Radio Guide for Chicago"