WLAB
WLAB (88.3 FM) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. It is owned by the Star Educational Media Network and broadcasts a contemporary Christian format. In addition to its main transmitter at 88.3, it is simulcast over WCKZ (91.3 FM) in Orland, Indiana, which expands the station's coverage area to include Angola and LaGrange, Indiana, and in Michigan, into Coldwater and Sturgis. The station is also relayed over low-power translators W209BA (89.7 FM) in Kendallville, W260BR (99.9 FM) in Auburn and W215BB (90.9 FM) in Warsaw.
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| Frequency | 88.3 MHz |
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| Branding | Star 88.3 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Contemporary Christian |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Star Educational Media Network |
| History | |
First air date | August 23, 1976[1] |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 28467 |
| Class | B1 |
| ERP | 7,500 watts |
| HAAT | 185 meters (607 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°06′14″N 85°11′28″W / 41.104°N 85.191°W |
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| Repeater | 91.3 WCKZ (Orland) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | star883.com |
WLAB (88.3 FM) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. It is owned by the Star Educational Media Network and broadcasts a contemporary Christian format.
In addition to its main transmitter at 88.3, it is simulcast over WCKZ (91.3 FM) in Orland, Indiana, which expands the station's coverage area to include Angola and LaGrange, Indiana, and in Michigan, into Coldwater and Sturgis. The station is also relayed over low-power translators W209BA (89.7 FM) in Kendallville, W260BR (99.9 FM) in Auburn and W215BB (90.9 FM) in Warsaw.
History
[edit]WLAB began broadcasting on August 23, 1976.[1] It was owned by the Indiana District of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod for 23 years until 2009, when it was sold to Star Educational Media Network. The station is still located on the campus of Concordia Theological Seminary, an LCMS seminary.[3]
Also in 2009, STAR 88.3 was awarded Station of the Year (Small Market) by the Gospel Music Association as well as the Rob Gregory Award for Community Service in Ft. Wayne.
Programming
[edit]"Conversations", with Melissa Montana, airs Monday through Friday at 12:20 pm. Topics of conversation are directed toward mothers and generally include tips on marriage and parenting. Local events are also discussed.
"Keep The Faith" is a Sunday programming block featured on several radio stations. It is branded all-day Sunday, and features live talks at 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. STAR 88.3 DJ Don Buettner is the Associate Producer
The morning show features STAR DJs Brant and Sherri.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2000, Broadcasting & Cable, 2000. p. D-151. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WLAB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Ownership | Star 88.3". Retrieved September 24, 2012.
External links
[edit]- Star 88.3 WLAB
- Facility details for Facility ID 28467 (WLAB) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WLAB in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 93623 (WCKZ) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WCKZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database