KJMJ

KJMJ
Broadcast area
Frequency580 kHz
BrandingRadio Maria
Programming
Language(s)English, Spanish and Italian
FormatChristian radio (Catholic)
NetworkRadio Maria USA
AffiliationsRadio Maria
Ownership
OwnerRadio Maria, Inc.
History
First air date
September 21, 1935; 89 years ago (1935-09-21)[1]
Former call signs
  • KALB (1935–1995)
  • KLBG (1995–2000)
Call sign meaning
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID20492
ClassB
Power
  • 5,000 watts day
  • 1,000 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
31°18′30″N 92°24′57″W / 31.30833°N 92.41583°W / 31.30833; -92.41583
Repeater(s)See list of repeaters
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websiteradiomaria.us

KJMJ (580 AM) is a Catholic radio station broadcasting from Alexandria, Louisiana, United States. It is the originating station of Radio Maria USA, The World Family of Radio Maria's US operations, airing Catholic programming including a mix of traditional Catholic worship and contemporary Christian music, along with a weekday Mass, frequent recitals of the Holy Rosary and various talk and teaching programs on the Catholic faith.

It is simulcast on nine full powered stations and one low powered translator, and its audio stream can be accessed from its website and via apps for iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows and Android mobile phone devices. Radio Maria USA also streams on the TuneIn app.

  1. ^ 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1971. p. B-88. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KJMJ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.