WCIF

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WCIF
Broadcast area Space Coast
Frequency 106.3 FMMHz
BrandingHope 106.3
Programming
Format Christian Radio
Ownership
Owner
  • First Baptist Church of Melbourne
  • (First Baptist Church, Inc.)
History
First air date
January 1, 1980 [1]
Call sign meaning
Where Christ Is First
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 175256
Class C3
ERP 13,500 watts
HAAT 136 meters (446 ft)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Now
Website www.wcif.com

WCIF (106.3 MHz) was a non-commercial FM radio station in Melbourne, Florida. It is owned by the First Baptist Church of Melbourne. WCIF's programming includes Christian music as well as Christian talk and teaching programs. [3] The station began broadcasting January 1, 1980. [1] [4] National religious leaders heard on WCIF include Chuck Swindoll, Charles Stanley, John MacArthur, Jim Daly, Joni Eareckson Tada and David Jeremiah.

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History

As far back as 1971, the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Melbourne had suggested the region needed a Christian radio. A church committee began the process to apply for a construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission. [5] The FCC had given the region a new FM allotment at 107.1. Other broadcasters supported the idea, especially when it was announced the station would be non-commercial.

On January 1, 1980, the station first signed on the air. [1] Initially the station was on the air for limited hours but after a few years, it began 24 hour operations.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1983 , Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1983. p. B-51. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WCIF". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ↑ "Programming", WCIF. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  4. ↑ "About WCIF: God's Miracle Station"
  5. ↑ WCIF.com/about-us

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