WJIM (AM)

WJIM
Broadcast areaLansing–East Lansing metropolitan area
Frequency1240 kHz
Branding1240 & 106.9 WJIM
Programming
FormatNews/talk
NetworkABC News Radio
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
Westwood One
Michigan State Spartans Sports Network
Michigan Talk Network
Ownership
Owner
WFMK, WITL-FM, WJIM-FM, WMMQ, WVFN
History
First air date
August 22, 1934; 90 years ago (1934-08-22) (at 1210)
Former frequencies
1210 kHz (1934–1941)
Call sign meaning
JIM Gross, son of original owner Harold Gross
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID17382
ClassC
Power890 watts
Transmitter coordinates
42°43′12″N 84°31′11″W / 42.72000°N 84.51972°W / 42.72000; -84.51972
Translator(s)106.9 W295BP (Haslett)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewjimam.com

WJIM (1240 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Lansing, Michigan. It is owned by Townsquare Media and broadcasts a news/talk format. It is also the flagship station of the Michigan Talk Network. Studios and offices are on Pinetree Road in Lansing.

WJIM is a Class C station, powered at 890 watts non-directional. Programming is simulcast on FM translator W295BP at 106.9 MHz.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WJIM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.