WLAB

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WLAB
Frequency 88.3 MHz
BrandingStar 88.3
Programming
Format Contemporary Christian
Ownership
OwnerStar Educational Media Network
History
First air date
August 23, 1976 (1976-08-23) [1]
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 28467
Class B1
ERP 7,500 watts
HAAT 185 meters (607 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 41°06′14″N85°11′28″W / 41.104°N 85.191°W / 41.104; -85.191
Translators
Repeater 91.3 WCKZ (Orland)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website star883.com

WLAB (88.3 FM) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. It is owned by the Star Educational Media Network and broadcasts a contemporary Christian format.

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In addition to its main transmitter at 88.3, it is simulcast over WCKZ (91.3 FM) in Orland, Indiana, which expands the station's coverage area to include Angola and LaGrange, Indiana, and in Michigan, into Coldwater and Sturgis. The station is also relayed over low-power translators W209BA (89.7 FM) in Kendallville, W260BR (99.9 FM) in Auburn and W215BB (90.9 FM) in Warsaw.

History

WLAB began broadcasting on August 23, 1976. [1] It was owned by the Indiana District of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod for 23 years until 2009, when it was sold to Star Educational Media Network. The station is still located on the campus of Concordia Theological Seminary, an LCMS seminary. [3]

Also in 2009, STAR 88.3 was awarded Station of the Year (Small Market) by the Gospel Music Association as well as the Rob Gregory Award for Community Service in Ft. Wayne.

Programming

"Conversations", with Melissa Montana, airs Monday through Friday at 12:20 pm. Topics of conversation are directed toward mothers and generally include tips on marriage and parenting. Local events are also discussed.

"Keep The Faith" is a Sunday programming block featured on several radio stations. It is branded all-day Sunday, and features live talks at 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. STAR 88.3 DJ Don Buettner is the Associate Producer

The morning show features STAR DJs Brant and Sherri.

References

  1. 1 2 Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2000 , Broadcasting & Cable, 2000. p. D-151. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WLAB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ↑ "Ownership | Star 88.3" . Retrieved September 24, 2012.
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