WJPD
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| Broadcast area | [1] |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 92.3 MHz |
| Branding | Big Country 92.3 WJPD |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Northern Star Broadcasting |
| History | |
First air date | 1975 |
Former call signs | WJPD-FM (1975-11/15/92) |
Call sign meaning | John Paul David |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C1 |
| Power | 100,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.wjpd.com/ |
WJPD (92.3 FM) is a radio station licensed to Ishpeming, Michigan broadcasting a country music format.
The station carries Dial Global's syndicated 'Jeff Young In The Morning', every weekday morning from 6am to 10am. Following Jeff Young is 'The Five Hour Lunch Hour', airing Monday-Saturday from 10am to 3pm, hosted by Iain Black. 'The Afternoon Drive' is hosted by Joey D, and airs Monday-Saturday from 3pm to 7pm. Winding down the day is Dial Global's syndicated Lia Knight program, which airs Monday-Friday from 7pm to midnight. Ryan Erickson is the host of the overnight show 'BIG Country After Hours' and airs Monday-Sunday from 12am to 6am. Joe McKay hosts Sunday Afternoons from 3pm to 7pm. BIG Country 92.3 WJPD has long been the dominant station in Marquette County, maintaining a 33 share in the latest County-by-County ratings.
BIG Country 92.3 WJPD's Program Director and News/Sports Director is Eric Tasson (Ryan Erickson), Iain Black is the station's Production Director/Film Critic, and Joey D is the station's Music Director. U.P. Legend Elmer Aho hosts American Country Gold, a staple to the area for over 22 years! American Country Gold can be heard every Saturday evening from 7pm to midnight. Elmer plays a variety of Classic Country Music from the 1920's through the 1980's, airs a Western Set at 8pm (consists of 4 Western songs), and a Bluegrass Set at 9pm (consists of 5 Bluegrass tunes.) Elmer's personality is second to none. On an average night, Elmer will take up to 50+ calls from listeners all across the U.P., Northern Wisconsin, and even Canada!
Other Programming on BIG Country 92.3 WJPD includes:
Thunder Road with Steve Mitchell - Saturday Morning's at 7am.
"The Buzz" with Rich Rossway - Saturday Morning's at 9am.
American Country Gold with Elmer Aho - Saturday Evening's at 7pm.
Retro Country USA with Ken Cooper - Sunday Morning's at 9am.
The Jeff Foxworthy Countdown - Sunday Morning's at 11am.
You can follow BIG Country 92.3 WJPD on Facebook, Myspace, Twitter and Youtube on the station's website: www.wjpd.com.
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