WCZE
Encyclopedia
WCZE is a non-commercial
, contemporary Christian FM radio station, licensed to Harbor Beach, Michigan
. It operates as a repeater of WHYT
in Imlay City
.
WCZE is officially a commercial station owned by Jennifer and Edward Czelada, however, it is currently a member of the noncommercial Smile FM
network. Jennifer and Edward Czelada are the founders of non-commercial Superior Communications, Michigan Community Radio, Northland Community Broadcasters, and Smile FM.
Once the new Smile FM station, WSMB 89.3 Harbor Beach, begins broadcasting, WCZE is expected to leave the Smile FM network and operate as a commercial station.
WCZE began broadcasting in April 2005 from a transmitter at Bad Axe, Michigan. The station has a signal that covers the thumb area of Michigan and can be heard out to Bay City
and Tawas City
. Oddly, the station is broadcasting without ever having been granted a license to cover, and as of July 2011 is still listed as silent in FCC databases.
During 2006 complaints were filed with the FCC that the station wasn't providing a strong enough signal to Harbor Beach (possibly because the station was not yet operating at its full licensed 50,000 watts). The station disputed the claim, but also offered to slightly increase power. As of May 2009, the station is operating at its full licensed power and has a much improved signal.
Non-commercial
Non-commercial refers to an activity or entity that does not in some sense involve commerce, at least relative to similar activities that do have a commercial objective or emphasis...
, contemporary Christian FM radio station, licensed to Harbor Beach, Michigan
Harbor Beach, Michigan
Harbor Beach is a city in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,837 at the 2000 census, with an estimated population of 1,587 in 2009.-Geography:...
. It operates as a repeater of WHYT
WHYT
WHYT is a non-commercial, contemporary Christian FM radio station licensed to serve Goodland Township and Imlay City, Michigan. The transmitter is located between Imlay City and Marlette, Michigan...
in Imlay City
Imlay City, Michigan
Imlay City is a city in Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,869 at the 2000 census and 3,597 at the 2010 census.-Education:Imlay City has five public schools and one private school...
.
WCZE is officially a commercial station owned by Jennifer and Edward Czelada, however, it is currently a member of the noncommercial Smile FM
Smile FM
Smile FM is a network of 19 non-commercial, contemporary Christian radio stations. Most programming originates from studios in Williamston, Michigan and is relayed by an expanding number of stations throughout the state...
network. Jennifer and Edward Czelada are the founders of non-commercial Superior Communications, Michigan Community Radio, Northland Community Broadcasters, and Smile FM.
Once the new Smile FM station, WSMB 89.3 Harbor Beach, begins broadcasting, WCZE is expected to leave the Smile FM network and operate as a commercial station.
WCZE began broadcasting in April 2005 from a transmitter at Bad Axe, Michigan. The station has a signal that covers the thumb area of Michigan and can be heard out to Bay City
Bay City, Michigan
Bay City is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan located near the base of the Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 34,932, and is the principal city of the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Saginaw-Bay City-Saginaw Township North...
and Tawas City
Tawas City, Michigan
Tawas City is a city along Lake Huron in the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 2,005. It is the county seat of Iosco County...
. Oddly, the station is broadcasting without ever having been granted a license to cover, and as of July 2011 is still listed as silent in FCC databases.
During 2006 complaints were filed with the FCC that the station wasn't providing a strong enough signal to Harbor Beach (possibly because the station was not yet operating at its full licensed 50,000 watts). The station disputed the claim, but also offered to slightly increase power. As of May 2009, the station is operating at its full licensed power and has a much improved signal.