WKNZ

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WKNZ
Broadcast area Dover, Delaware
Frequency 88.7 MHz
BrandingThe Bridge
Programming
Format Christian adult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerThe Bridge of Hope, Inc.
WNJB-FM, WNJH, WNKZ-FM
History
First air date
 2009
Technical information
Facility ID 90270
Class B1
ERP 25,000 watts (vert.)
HAAT 98.1 meters (322 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
 38°53′30.0″N75°34′48.0″W / 38.891667°N 75.580000°W / 38.891667; -75.580000
Translator(s) 94.9 W235DD, Ocean City, Maryland
100.1 W261AE, Templeville, Maryland
Repeater(s) 92.5 WNKZ-FM
105.5 WNJH
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website wearethebridge.org

WKNZ (88.7 FM) is a non-commercial educational broadcast radio station licensed to Harrington, Delaware, United States. WKNZ is owned and operated by The Bridge of Hope, Inc. WKNZ programming can also be heard on WNJH in Cape May, New Jersey WNKZ-FM to the south of Salisbury, Maryland and on 100.1 (W261AE) in Templeville, Maryland and on 94.9 (W235DD) in Ocean City, Maryland.

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Programming

WKNZ broadcasts an adult Contemporary Christian music format, serving Central Delmarva. [1] [2] The primary focus of the station is to bring people of different Christian denominations together, to strengthen families and churches through positive and uplifting music and to offer hope to people trying to find their way through difficult situations. [3]

History

This station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on January 25, 2008. [4] The new station was assigned the call letters WKNZ by the FCC on June 9, 2008. [5]

In July 2009 the station unveiled its new name, logo and slogan: 88.7fm The Bridge, Connecting, Strengthening. Originally planned to launch in the first quarter of 2010, WKNZ began regular broadcast operations on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

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References

  1. ↑ Varrine, Patrick (September 17, 2008). "Georgetown chamber economic development notes". Sussex Countian.
  2. ↑ "Making Moves: Monday Afternoon". Radio-Info.com. July 14, 2008. A group led by Christian broadcaster Bill Sammons will launch a non-commercial religious station in Harrington, Delaware outside of Dover, on WKNZ-FM (88.7).
  3. ↑ "About Us/Contact Info". 88.7 The Bridge. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
  4. ↑ "Application Search Details (BPED-19980320MD)". FCC Media Bureau. January 25, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.


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