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| Broadcast area | South Suburban Chicago |
| Frequency | 102.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | Rejoice 102.3 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Urban gospel |
| Affiliations | American Urban Radio Networks |
| Ownership | |
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| History | |
First air date | October 1, 1964 |
Former call signs | |
Call sign meaning | "Young people's Church of the Air" |
| Technical information[4] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 73700 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 1,050 watts |
| HAAT | 152 meters (499 ft) |
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Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
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]
- ^ Tiny suburban upstart to take on No. 1 WGCI Feder, Robert. Chicago Sun Times. May 17, 2000. Accessed January 8, 2014
- ^ WYCA leaving religion for urban contemporary Feder, Robert. Chicago Sun Times. February 23, 2001. Accessed January 8, 2014
- ^ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WYCA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/WYCA
- ^ "HD Radio Guide for Chicago"