WDEC-FM

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WDEC-FM
WDEC MIX94.7 logo.jpg
Frequency 94.7 MHz
BrandingMix 94.7
Programming
Format Hot adult contemporary
Affiliations ABC Radio, Motor Racing Network
Ownership
OwnerSumter Broadcasting Co., Inc.
WISK-FM
History
First air date
September 12, 1964 (at 94.3)
Former call signs
WDEC-FM (1964–1972)
WIPE (1972–1981)
WADZ (1981–1988)
Former frequencies
94.3 MHz (1964–1996)
Technical information
Facility ID 63786
Class C3
ERP 25,000 watts
HAAT 100 meters
Transmitter coordinates
31°53′52.00″N84°18′53.00″W / 31.8977778°N 84.3147222°W / 31.8977778; -84.3147222
Links
Website americusradio.com

WDEC-FM (94.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format. It is licensed to Americus, Georgia, United States. The station is owned by Sumter Broadcasting Co., Inc. and features programming from ABC Radio and Motor Racing Network. The station also broadcasts men's basketball games for Georgia Southwestern State University. In 1995, the station changed from the 3 kW, 94.3 FM frequency to the more powerful 94.7 frequency. [1]

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History

The station went on the air as WDEC-FM at 94.3 MHz on September 12, 1964. In 1972 the station changed its call sign to WIPE. On February 20, 1981, the station changed its call sign to WADZ. On February 15, 1988, the station changed its call sign to the current WDEC-FM. While owned by Guest-Mattox Broadcasting, it shared call letters with WDEC-AM 1290, which was an oldies radio format for many years before going off the air in 1994 following flooding caused by Tropical Storm Alberto. In late 1994, the station was sold to Sumter Broadcasting Co. [2]

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References

  1. "WDEC-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "WDEC Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.