The popular JRoot Radio station, broadcasting on 97.5FM in the Brooklyn area, is back on the air. The station went back on the air sometime early Sunday morning. As YWN had been the first to report, the the station was shut down last Wednesday for failing to be in compliance with FCC regulations. It is unknown if the station has been granted a license by the FCC, or has made some type of agreement or arrangement with WALK-FM, the station which is licensed on the frequency.
The station is well-listened to by thousands of residents in Flatbush and Boro Park, and has 24 hour Jewish programming. The station has shows geared for all audiences, such as practical halacha shiurim, inspiring lectures, childrens shows, parsha shiurim, therapists, doctors, health shows, and plays music throughout the day and night.
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5 Responses
Boruch Hashem! Great News!
“Yeshiah Hashem Kheref Ayin.”
Hodu Lashem Ki Tov. I guess the accumulated tefillos of all of JRoots listeners accomplished, and the Satan’s scheme failed.
Utzu Eitzah Visufar Dabru Davar Vilo Yakum Ki Imonu El.
I’m sure it’s no coincidence that this nes happened right before the anniversary of the nes saving us from Pharo’s evil attacks on Yiddishkeit.
I just hope this was done in accordance with the needs of WALK, which owns the frequency, and with the FCC, which is responsible for making sure that frequencies are clear for the rightful owners.
Sadly, something is not right about the above report. The FCC rules are quite clear about frequency assignments, and W-ALK does not have the ability to “loan” or reassign use of a given frequency to a third party transmitter. I’m afraid that this activity, if it continues, will end up reported in the mainstream media, along with the chilul Hashem that could result. If anyone knows the folks over at JRoot Radio, please caution them that they cannot operate under these conditions. Perhaps, they might consider raising funds to apply for a legitimate FCC license, and operate according to the law.
capcom63:
Virtually impossible. There are no frequencies available in the NYC market and the cost to purchase one from another operator runs into the many millions here in NYC.