WJYD (107.1

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, and serving the Columbus metropolitan area. Branded as "Joy 107.1," the station is owned by

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Station history

Early years (1965-198?)

In 1965, the station

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the air as WNRE, which stood for the young owner's name, Nelson Embry. At the time, the station broadcast from a small downtown Circleville studio with a very low power signal. The transmitter was later moved to its present location on a hill along State Route 159 northeast of Circleville.

Hard rock (198?-198?)

In the mid-1980s, the station adopted the

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syndicated hard rock format.

Adult contemporary (198?-1989)

The station changed its call letters to WLRO with the slogan "Lady Radio", featuring programming geared specifically towards women.

Classic hits (1989-1990)

That was short lived, and in 1989, the station was changed to "Classic Hits 107.1", with a classic hits format.

Christian (1990-1993)

In the early 1990s, it was WTLT "The Light", playing a Contemporary Christian format.

Top 40 (1993-1995)

In 1993, 107.1 flipped to a simulcast of 105.7's Rhythmic CHR format, first as "Hot 105/107", then as CHR/Pop "105.7/107.1 Kiss FM". In April 1994, the CHR/Pop "KISS-FM" branding and format moved exclusively to 107.1, becoming "The New 107.1 Kiss FM".

'70s hits (1995-1996)

In January 1995, after teasing a "major announcement" for about a week, 107.1 flipped to '70s music as "Arrow 107.1", complimenting 105.7 once again.

Active rock (1996-2013)

Arrow ended in 1996 and 107.1 then became Active Rock "107.1 The Big Wazoo." The station complimented its sister station

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, which had a classic rock format.

Country (2013-2015)

This name and format would broadcast on 107.1 until January 8, 2007 at 8 PM, when WAZU flipped to country as "Wink 107.1". “Wink” debuted with

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”. On April 1, 2013, the country format of Wink was merged with K95's format and became "K95 at 107.1" with a classic country format, changed shortly after to "K107.1".

Gospel (2015-present)

At 12:00 a.m., on November 13, 2015, the station flipped to a simulcast of WXMG, as Radio One had purchased WHOK-FM and sister WZOH-FM from Wilks. WHOK then flipped to

as "Joy 107.1" on November 16 at 5:00 p.m. The station changed its call sign to the current WJYD on November 23, 2015.

References

External links

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