WDER

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WDER
WDER1320.png
Broadcast area Manchester–Nashua, New Hampshire
Frequency 1320 kHz
BrandingWDER 1320 AM/92.1 FM
Programming
Format Christian radio
Affiliations Salem Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
  • Blount Communications
  • (Blount Communications, Inc. of NH)
WBCI, WILD, WVNE
History
First air date
October 1983 (1983-10) [1]
Call sign meaning
Derry
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 61615
Class B
Power
  • 10,000 watts (day)
  • 600 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
 42°52′1.31″N71°17′16.22″W / 42.8670306°N 71.2878389°W / 42.8670306; -71.2878389
Translator(s) 92.1 W221EM (Derry)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Available on website
Website Official website
Simulcast
WDER-FM
Frequency 92.1 MHz
Ownership
Owner
  • Blount Communications
  • (Blount Communications, Inc. of NH)
History
First air date
May 1972 (1972-05) [3]
Former call signs
  • WSLE (1972–1981)
  • WMDK (1981–1989)
  • WMDK-FM (1989–1991)
  • WNHQ (1991–1999)
  • WFEX (1999–2012)
Technical information [4]
Facility ID 52399
Class A
ERP 170 watts
HAAT 423 meters (1,388 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 42°51′41.3″N71°52′43.28″W / 42.861472°N 71.8786889°W / 42.861472; -71.8786889 (WDER-FM)
Links
Public license information

WDER (1320 AM) and WDER-FM (92.1 FM) are radio stations broadcasting a Christian radio format. They are the flagship stations of the "Life Changing Radio" network. WDER AM is licensed to Derry, New Hampshire, and WDER-FM is licensed to Peterborough, New Hampshire. The stations are owned by Blount Communications, Inc. of NH and feature programming from Salem Radio Network. [5] [6]

Contents

In 2012, Blount Communications purchased 92.1 FM, then WFEX, from Phoenix Media/Communications Group, and changed the call letters to WDER-FM, providing WDER AM with a sister station on the FM band to extend its outreach. Prior to the purchase, WFEX had served as a simulcast of WFNX (now WBWL) in Boston. [7]

Translator

Broadcast translator for WDER (AM)
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class Transmitter coordinatesFCC info
W221EM92.1 FM Derry, New Hampshire 202248250D 42°51′59″N71°17′15.7″W / 42.86639°N 71.287694°W / 42.86639; -71.287694 (W221EM) LMS

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References

  1. ↑ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999 (PDF). 1999. p. D-280. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WDER". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ↑ "NHAB Alumni: John Scott". New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters. July 14, 2004. Archived from the original on June 28, 2007.
  4. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WDER-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  5. ↑ "WDER Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  6. ↑ "WDER-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  7. ↑ WFNX’s NH side, 92.1 FM, bought by Christian radio station WDER in Derry David Brooks, Nashua Telegraph, May 17, 2012


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