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Type | Radio network |
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Branding | Rejoice Radio |
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Owner | Pensacola Christian College, Inc.[1] |
Launch date | December1996[2] |
Webcast | Streaming |
Official website | rejoice.org |
Rejoice Radio is a network ofChristian radiostations airing a format ofChristian talk and teaching andChristian music. The network is owned byPensacola Christian College.[1]
Since 1971, Rejoice Radio has broadcast Christian music and programs to encourage listeners and witness in the community. In the early 1970s, Dr. Arlin Horton was inspired to start a Christian radio station for listeners along the upper Gulf Coast. On June 21, 1971,WPCS began operation. In December 1996,WPCS expanded its outreach by broadcasting the Rejoice Broadcasting Network on its first translator station inEugene, Oregon.[2]Now through the financial support of its listeners, Rejoice Radio is broadcast on over 40 stations and the Internet, reaching listeners across America and around the world. Rejoice Radio continues the vision of broadcastingChristian music and programming to encourage believers and provide a gospel witness in the community.
On June 21, 1971,WPCS signed on the air as an educational, noncommercial, nonprofit, Christian radio ministry for the northwest Florida area. From its frequency 89.3 FM,WPCS broadcast Christian programming 17 hours a day.
In 1985WPCS began broadcasting 24 hours a day.In 1987WPCS moved to a new tower, and the frequency changed to 89.5 FM.In 1988WPCS moved to its current location in the Visual and Performing Arts building ofPensacola Christian College.In December 1996, the Rejoice Broadcast Network began with its first station inEugene, Oregon.
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In January 2004, the translator ofHuntsville, Texas 91.1 FM began broadcasting.
On April 23, 2010, the full-power stationKPCS 89.7 FM began broadcasting in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota area.
In 2015 Rejoice Radio became available on mobile devices.
On February 10, 2017, the full-power stationKRRB 88.1 FM began broadcasting in theBoise, Idaho area.
In October 2018, the low-power station WJQY-LP 101.1 FM began broadcasting in theWilson, North Carolina area.
Rejoice Radio is home to multiple online streaming options.
Title | Description | |
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Still Waters | Refreshing instrumental melodies | https://www.rejoice.org/streams/?stream=instrumental |
Seasons | Music that changes with the seasons | https://www.rejoice.org/streams/?stream=seasons |
Sonshine Kids | Fun, faith-based children’s programming and music | https://www.rejoice.org/sonshine.aspx |
Timeless Praise | Classic hymns and songs of the faith | https://www.rejoice.org/streams/?stream=praise |
Rejoice Pulpit | Classic preaching from the eternal Word | https://www.rejoice.org/streams/pulpit-schedule.aspx |
Old Country Church | Down-home gospel music | https://www.rejoice.org/streams/?stream=gospel |
Rejoice Radio is available to listen to via online stream anywhere in the world.
Rejoice Radio is heard on 41 stations and 2 affiliates. The network's flagship station isWPCS inPensacola, Florida.[2][3]
Call sign | Frequency | City of license | State | Facility ID | Class | Power (W) | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) |
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WPCS[a] | 89.5 FM | Pensacola | Florida | 52230 | C0 | — | 95,000 | 414 m (1,358 ft) |
WRRD[b] | 89.9 FM | Greensboro | Georgia | 172936 | A | — | 630 | 95 m (312 ft) |
KRRB | 88.1 FM | Kuna | Idaho | 88927 | C1 | — | 45,000 | 298 m (978 ft) |
WRRI | 91.9 FM | Monticello | Indiana | 767053 | A | — | 220 | 85 m (279 ft) |
KPCS | 89.7 FM | Princeton | Minnesota | 93446 | C2 | — | 40,000 | 42.4 m (139 ft) |
WJQY-LP | 101.1 FM | Wilson | North Carolina | 191639 | LP1 | — | 10 | 17.8 m (58 ft) |
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