WAWE

The station began broadcasting in September 1960 and held the call sign WRMN-FM, simulcasting AM 1410 WRMN. The station was located in Elgin, Illinois, and had an ERP of 1,000 watts at a HAAT of {{convert|130|ft|m|sp=us}}. By 1965, the station had begun airing programming independent of AM 1410.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1965/B1-1965-YB-All.pdf 1965 Broadcasting Yearbook], Broadcasting, 1965. p. B-49. Retrieved November 26, 2018. In 1965, the station's ERP was increased to 3,000 watts and its HAAT was decreased to {{convert|115|ft|m|sp=us}}. In 1972, the station's HAAT was increased to {{convert|210|ft|m|sp=us}} and its ERP was reduced to 2,500 watts.

In 1972, the station adopted the call letters WJKL, which was based on the name of the station manager at the time, Richard Jakle.Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 95-98. In 1974, WJKL adopted a progressive rock format, and was branded "The Fox"."[https://books.google.com/books?id=OyQEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PT17 Chicago's WJKL Goes MOR]", Billboard. September 18, 1982. p. 18. Retrieved November 26, 2018.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1976/C-1%20%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201976.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1976], Broadcasting, 1976. p. C-59. Retrieved November 26, 2018."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Station-Albums/Chicago-Trib-1979-Mar-About-Chi-Radio.pdf Stations, everywhere: a listeners' guide to the AM and FM bands]", Chicago Tribune Magazine, March 4, 1979. p. 35. Retrieved November 27, 2018. In 1975, the station's ERP was increased to 3,000 watts. In July 1980, the station dropped all local talent becoming fully automated, airing an album-oriented rock format. Live personalities were brought back in April 1981.

In September 1982, the station adopted a big band/adult standards format, with the branding "JKL 94" "Great Music".Zorn, Eric. "WJJD vs. WAIT: Sounds of war have a big band beat", Chicago Tribune. February 20, 1984. pp. 1, 3.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Other-Documments/Chicago_Magazine/Chicago-Radio-Guide-May-1985.pdf Chicago Radio Guide], Vol. 1, Issue 1. May 1985. Retrieved November 27, 2018.[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Other-Documments/City-Magazines-Misc/Chicagoland-Radio-Waves-Two-Issues.pdf Chicagoland Radio Waves], MediaTies. Summer 1988. Retrieved November 27, 2018. The station featured music from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Other-Documments/Chicago_Magazine/Chicago-1990-winter.pdf WJKL FM 94.3]", Radio Chicago, Winter 1990. p. 53. Retrieved November 27, 2018. When Radio Was, hosted by Carl Amari, aired nightly on the station.Sullivan, Paul. "[https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1986-07-30-8602250970-story.html A Mere Child in the Business Helps Preserve the Heyday of Radio]", Chicago Tribune. July 30, 1986. Retrieved November 27, 2018. In 1984, the station's HAAT was increased to {{convert|328|ft|m|sp=us}}.[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/comment.pl?Application_id=68312&File_number=BPH-19840402AB Public Notice Comment], fcc.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2018.[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/comment.pl?Application_id=70601&File_number=BLH-19840627CT Public Notice Comment], fcc.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2018.

In May 1990, WJKL adopted an adult contemporary format and revived "The Fox" branding."[https://newspaperarchive.com/daily-herald-suburban-chicago-may-19-1990-p-12/ Radio Highlights]", Daily Herald. May 19, 1990. Section 2, p. 4. Retrieved November 27, 2018."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Other-Documments/Chicago_Magazine/Chicago-1990-Summer.pdf WJKL FM 94.3]", Radio Chicago, Summer 1990. p. 54. Retrieved November 27, 2018."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Other-Documments/Chicago_Magazine/Chicago-1990-Fall.pdf Radio Station Index by Format]", Radio Chicago, Fall 1990. p. 3. Retrieved November 27, 2018. The station carried programming from the Satellite Music Network, along with local programs such as the Radio Shopping Show.Kening, Dan. "[https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1991-11-03-9104080832-story.html Talk O' the Towns]", Chicago Tribune. November 3, 1991. Retrieved November 27, 2018. In 1990, the station's ERP was increased to 6,000 watts."[https://licensing.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/pubacc/Auth_Files/148088.pdf Federal Communications Commission FM Broadcast License]", fcc.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2018.[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/comment.pl?Application_id=134433&File_number=BPH-19891013IF Public Notice Comment], fcc.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2018. In 1998, the station added brokered programming at night."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/IDX/IDX/M-Street-1998-07-OCR-Page-0011.pdf Format Changes & Updates]", The M Street Journal. Vol. 15, No. 27. July 8, 1998. p. 1. Retrieved November 27, 2018.

On March 1, 1999, became a brokered affiliate of One on One Sports (later called Sporting News Radio), airing One on One Sports programming from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1999-02.pdf Format Changes & Updates]", The M Street Journal. Vol. 16, No. 8. February 4, 1999. p. 2. Retrieved November 27, 2018.Kirk, Jim. "[https://www.chicagotribune.com/1999/02/24/one-on-one-sports-soon-zero-for-one-on-am/ One-on-one Sports Soon Zero For One On AM]" Chicago Tribune. February 24, 1999. Retrieved November 27, 2018. One on One Sports moved to the station from AM 950 WIDB.

On March 1, 2001, Sporting News Radio moved to AM 820 WYPA, and the station began to sell its airtime to Educational Media Foundation which broadcast its K-LOVE Christian adult contemporary format.Feder, Robert. "[https://web.archive.org/web/20131031162411/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-4586434.html One-on-One sports talk goes to WYPA March 1]", Chicago Sun Times. February 22, 2001. Retrieved November 27, 2018."[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/IDX/IDX/M-Street-2001-02-OCR-Page-0029.pdf Format Changes & Updates]", The M Street Journal. Vol. 18, No. 09. February 28, 2001. p. 1. Retrieved November 27, 2018. In 2007, Elgin Broadcasting Company sold WJKL to Educational Media Foundation for $17 million."[https://web.archive.org/web/20181128080632/https://licensing.fcc.gov/cdbs/CDBS_Attachment/getattachment.jsp?appn=101166514&qnum=5040©num=1&exhcnum=1 Asset Purchase Agreement]", fcc.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2018.Feder, Robert. "[https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-sun-times/20070109/282153581800686 Rick Jakle parts with WJKL]", Chicago Sun-Times. January 9, 2007. Retrieved November 27, 2018.

After purchasing the station in 2007, Educational Media Foundation changed WJKL's city of license from Elgin to Glendale Heights."[https://web.archive.org/web/20181128080710/https://licensing.fcc.gov/cdbs/CDBS_Attachment/getattachment.jsp?appn=101176063&qnum=5350©num=1&exhcnum=1 Exhibit 32 307(B) COL Change]", fcc.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2018. In 2010, the station's transmitter was moved from Elgin to the Oakbrook Terrace Tower in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, moving to a higher location closer to Chicago, while reducing its power to 3,500 watts ERP."[https://licensing.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/pubacc/Auth_Files/1378398.pdf Federal Communications Commission FM Broadcast License]", fcc.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2018.Feder, Robert. "[https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-sun-times/20080523/282449934765190 Ah, memories]", Chicago Sun-Times. May 23, 2008. Retrieved November 27, 2018.

On March 10, 2018, K-LOVE moved to 97.9 WLUP-FM (now WCKL).{{cite web|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/166554/educational-media-foundation-acquires-97-9-wlup-chicago/|title=Educational Media Foundation Acquires 97.9 WLUP Chicago|last=Venta|first=Lance|work=Radio Insight|date=March 5, 2018|access-date=April 16, 2018}} In summer of 2018, WJKL became an affiliate of Educational Media Foundation's Christian CHR network Air1.Venta, Lance. "[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/169969/emf-launches-christian-classic-hits-k-love-classics/ EMF Launches Christian Classic Hits 'K-Love Classics']", Radio Insight. August 15, 2018. Retrieved November 27, 2018. The station changed its call sign to WAWE on July 11, 2019.[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=19221&Callsign=WAWE19221 Call Sign History], fcc.gov. Retrieved April 28, 2020. The WJKL callsign was moved to K-LOVE's station serving San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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