| Broadcast area | Wilson and Goldsboro |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 102.9 MHz |
| Branding | Praise 102.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Gospel music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WWMC, WFMC, WGBR, WIKS, WMGV, WSFL-FM, WNCT, WMJV | |
| History | |
First air date | 1971 |
| Technical information [1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 20409 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 3,000 watts |
| HAAT | 90 meters (300 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°17′03″N77°39′53″W / 35.28417°N 77.66472°W |
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Public license information | |
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On May 1, 2023, WELS-FM flipped back to gospel music as Praise 102.9.
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