WLFC

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WLFC
City North Baltimore, Ohio
Broadcast areaNorthwest Ohio
Frequency 88.3 MHz
Slogan Findlay's Indie
Programming
Format Campus Radio, Indie Rock
Ownership
Owner The University of Findlay
History
First air dateNovember 1, 1973
Former call signsWVFC
Call sign meaning We Love Findlay College
Technical information
Facility ID 21474
Class A
ERP 4,600 watts
HAAT 100.0 meters
Transmitter coordinates 41°07′04.00″N83°32′38.00″W / 41.1177778°N 83.5438889°W / 41.1177778; -83.5438889
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website WLFC 88.3 FM

WLFC (88.3 FM) is a radio station licensed to North Baltimore, Ohio, United States, the station serves The University of Findlay. The station is currently owned by The University of Findlay. [1] [2]

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History

WLFC-FM is a noncommercial radio station that has been serving the people of Hancock County since 1973. The station was begun by business major Bill Rumbold and religion major Stan Morthart and began operating as WVFC during the spring of 1971. At this point, WVFC was a carrier current station available in some residence halls at 560 AM. On November 1, 1973 this station was born and became WLFC-FM and operated at a power of 10 watts on 88.3 MHz. On January 23, 1982 WLFC began operating in stereo at 155 watts ERP. [3] On Oct. 9, 2010 WLFC moved to a new transmitter site and increased power up to 4600 watts. [4]

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WLFC Studio

DJs

Management

Air Talent

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References

  1. "WLFC Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "WLFC Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  3. "WLFC 88.3 FM".
  4. "WLFC Increases Power to 4,600 Watts". University of Findlay.