WWIL-FM

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WWIL-FM
WWIL logo.png
Broadcast areaWilmington, Jacksonville, North Myrtle Beach
Frequency 90.5 MHz
BrandingLife 90.5 FM
Programming
Format Contemporary Christian music
Ownership
OwnerCarolina Christian Radio, Inc.
WDVV, WZDG
History
First air date
December 1995 (1995-12) [1]
Call sign meaning
Winning Wilmington In Love
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 12165
Class C3
ERP 31,000 watts
HAAT 189 meters (620 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
34°10′52″N78°02′33″W / 34.18111°N 78.04250°W / 34.18111; -78.04250
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website www.life905.com

WWIL-FM (Life 90.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a contemporary Christian music format. Licensed to Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, the station serves the Wilmington, Jacksonville and North Myrtle Beach areas. The station is owned by Carolina Christian Radio, Inc, a 501c3 organization. Carolina Christian Radio is funded by the generous donations of individual listeners. [3] [4]

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History

Family Radio Network purchased 1490 AM WWIL in 1993 and, while the station struggled at first, the station was soon doing so well that Jim Stephens planned an FM station. [5]

90.5 FM WWIL signed on in 1995 with 20,000 watts and a contemporary Christian music format that included Sandi Patti, Michael W. Smith, Wayne Watson and First Call as well as talk show hosts Chuck Colson, D. James Kennedy, Joni Eareckson Tada and Chuck Swindoll. [6]

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References

  1. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2009 (PDF). 2009. p. D-410. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
  2. "Facility Technical Data for WWIL-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. "WWIL-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. "WWIL-FM Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  5. Frank Maley, "Christian Radio; He's Sending a Message," Star-News, February 19, 1995.
  6. Ben Steelman, "Praise Radio; It's the Gospel Truth: Christian Radio Is Gaining Popularity," Star-News, December 14, 1999.