WBMF

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WBMF
Broadcast area South Suburban Chicago
Frequency 88.1 MHz
Branding"SonLife Radio Network"
Programming
Format Christian Radio
AffiliationsSonLife Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerFamily Worship Center Church, Inc.
WAWF
History
First air date
2002 [1]
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 89339
Class A
ERP 90 watts
HAAT 114 meters (374 ft)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website http://sonlifetv.com/

WBMF is a Christian radio station licensed to Crete, Illinois, broadcasting on 88.1 MHz FM. WBMF is owned and operated by Family Worship Center Church, Inc. The station began broadcasting in 2002. [1] It was originally owned by the American Family Association and was an affiliate of American Family Radio. [1] [3] In 2004, the station was sold to Family Worship Center Church, along with WAWF and WWGN, for $1 million. [4] [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2003-2004 , Broadcasting & Cable, 2003. p. D-143. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WBMF". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ↑ "American Family Radio Network" (PDF). American Family Radio. January 6, 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 8, 2003. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Transactions". Radio Business Report. Vol. 21, no. 124. June 25, 2004. Archived from the original on August 26, 2004. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Transactions at a Glance", Radio & Records . June 4, 2004. p. 8. Retrieved June 6, 2021.

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