WBIC-LP

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WBIC-LP
Broadcast area Wilson County, North Carolina
Frequency 97.3 MHz
Branding"97.3 WBIC"
Programming
Language(s) English
Format Christian radio
Affiliations Fundamental Broadcasting Network, Salem Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerTabernacle Baptist Church
History
First air date
October 14, 2015;9 years ago (2015-10-14)
Call sign meaning
We Believe In Christ
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 191641
Class L1
ERP 100 watts
HAAT 29 meters
Transmitter coordinates
 35°44′11.2″N77°58′37.1″W / 35.736444°N 77.976972°W / 35.736444; -77.976972
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WBIC is a low power radio station licensed to Wilson, North Carolina. The station's studio is located at Tabernacle Baptist Church and its transmitting facility is located across Airport Boulevard on the campus of Wilson Christian Academy.

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History

Tabernacle Baptist Church and its pastor, Joe Shakour, applied for a low power radio station license from the Federal Communications Commission in the fall of 2013 and were awarded a construction permit the following year. [2] The church filed for a license to cover the construction permit on October 14, 2015, and its license was granted on October 19, 2015. [3]

Programming

WBIC airs traditional Christian music. Most songs are in the public domain, and many are hymns. Hourly newscasts are from the Salem Radio Network and forecasts are from staff meteorologist Tom Churchill. In addition, WBIC broadcasts all Tabernacle Baptist Church worship services live.

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References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WBIC-LP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ "FCCdata.org - powered by REC". fccdata.org. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Station Search Details". licensing.fcc.gov. Retrieved October 25, 2015.


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