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{{Infobox Radio station
| name = WMIC
| name = WMIC
| image = [[Image:WMIC-AM.jpg]]
| image = [[Image:WMIC-AM.jpg]]
| city = [[Sandusky, Michigan]]
| city = [[Sandusky, Michigan]]
| area = Sandusky, Fort Huron, Saginaw Michigan.
| area = [http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WMIC&service=AM&status=L&hours=D] (Daytime)
| branding = WMIC 660 AM
| branding = WMIC 660 AM
| slogan = The Thumb's Information Station
| slogan = The Thumb's Information Station
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| frequency = 660 [[kHz]]
| frequency = 660 [[kHz]]
| format = [[Full Service]]/[[country music|Country]]
| format = [[Full Service]]/[[country music|Country]]
| power = 1,000 [[watt]]s (Daytime)
| power = 1,000 [[watt]]s (Daytime only)
| erp =
| erp =
| class = D
| class = D
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| owner = [[Sanilac/GB Broadcasting]]
| owner = [[Sanilac/GB Broadcasting]]
| webcast =
| webcast =
| website = [http://www.sanilacbroadcasting.com/ http://www.sanilacbroadcasting.com/]
| website = [http://www.sanilacbroadcasting.com/ www.sanilacbroadcasting.com/]
| affiliations = [[ABC Radio|ABC]], Michigan Farm Radio Network
| affiliations = [[ABC Radio|ABC]], Michigan Farm Radio Network
}}
}}
'''WMIC''' (660 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a full-service [[radio station]] in [[Sandusky, Michigan]]. WMIC went on the air at 1560 AM on [[June 27]], [[1968]], and changed its frequency to the current 660 in 1987, serving [[Sandusky, Michigan|Sandusky]] and [[the Thumb]] and Blue Water area of Michigan.
'''WMIC''' (660 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[Country music|country]] [[radio station]] licensed to [[Sandusky, Michigan]]. WMIC signed on the air at 1560 kHz on [[June 27]], [[1968]], and changed its frequency to the current 660 in [[1987]], serving [[Sandusky, Michigan|Sandusky]], [[the Thumb]] and the Blue Water area of Michigan.


WMIC has two co-owned FM sister stations, Light and Easy Listening 97.7 [[WTGV-FM]] and Country 92.5 [[WBGV]]; the stations are locally owned and operated by [[Sanilac/GB Broadcasting|Sanilac Broadcasting]].
WMIC has two co-owned FM [[sister stations]], Light and Easy Listening 97.7 [[WTGV-FM]] and Country 92.5 [[WBGV]]; the stations are locally owned and operated by [[Sanilac/GB Broadcasting|Sanilac Broadcasting]].


==Programming==
==Programming==
*WMIC features a [[news-talk]] format throughout the week, with [[Rush Limbaugh]] weekday afternoons from 2 to 5 pm, and a heavy commitment to local news and information.
*WMIC features a [[News Talk Information|news and talk]] format throughout the week, with [[Rush Limbaugh]] weekday afternoons from 2 to 5 pm, and a heavy commitment to local news and information.
*The station also airs a [[polka]] music show on Saturday and Sunday afternoons with Paul Osentoski, who is in the Michigan Polka Hall of Fame.
*The station also airs a [[polka]] music show on Saturday and Sunday afternoons with Paul Osentoski, who is in the Michigan Polka Hall of Fame.
*During the weekdays, WMIC features an all local morning show, with [[Paul Harvey]] news and comment, country music, local news, and local people making news.
*During the weekdays, WMIC features an all local morning show, with [[Paul Harvey]] news and comment, country music, local news, and local people making news.
*In the late morning hours, 660 AM plays [[classic country]] from 9 to Noon. The whole noon hour on WMIC is full of infromation.
*From 9 am to noon, the station plays [[classic country]]. The noon hour on WMIC is dedicated to news.
*WMIC 660 AM is home to "[[Tradio|Swap Shop]]" a buy, sell, and trading show from 1 to 2 pm weekdays, and 8 am Saturdays. This show draws in listeners from all over [[The Thumb|the region]].
*WMIC 660 AM is home to "[[Tradio|Swap Shop]]" a buy, sell, and trading show from 1 to 2 pm weekdays, and 8 am Saturdays. This show draws in listeners from all over [[The Thumb|the region]].
*On the weekends, AM 660 carrys the Glenn Hagee Master Handyman Show, and Money Talks, a financial planning show.
*On the weekends, the station carries the Glenn Hagee Master Handyman Show, and Money Talks, a financial planning show.
*The station's success is due to the commitment to local news in [[Sanilac County, MI|Sanilac County]], [[Huron County, MI|Huron County]], [[Tuscola County, MI|Tuscola County]], [[Lapeer County, MI|Lapeer County]] and [[St. Clair County, MI|St. Clair County]].
*The station's success is due in part to the commitment to local news in [[Sanilac County, MI|Sanilac County]], [[Huron County, MI|Huron County]], [[Tuscola County, MI|Tuscola County]], [[Lapeer County, MI|Lapeer County]] and [[St. Clair County, MI|St. Clair County]].{{fact}}
*When not featuring news/talk programming, WMIC plays modern country music. After 6:15 pm weekdays, the station is compleatly dedicated to music.
*When not featuring news/talk programming, WMIC plays modern country music. After 6:15 pm weekdays, the station is completely dedicated to music.


WMIC is a 1,000 Watt daytimer that signs off between sunset and sunrise to protect [[WFAN]] New York, which is a 50,000 Watt clear channel status radio station. Although it has such a low power, WMIC 660 can be heard through a large porion of Eastern [[Michigan]], as far away as [[Flint, MI|Flint]], [[Detroit, MI|Detroit]] and its [[Southeast Michigan|suburbs]], and [[Oscoda, MI|Oscoda]], and across Lake Huron in [[Goderich, Ontario|Goderich]] and [[Kincardine, Ontario]]. On clear weather days, the station can be heard as far away as [[Roscommon, MI|Roscommon]], [[Ann Arbor, MI|Ann Arbor]], and [[Lansing, MI|Lansing]].
WMIC carries 1,000 [[watt]]s operating during the day only. The station signs off between sunset and sunrise to protect [[WFAN]] New York, a 50,000 watt [[clear channel]] radio station. Although it has only 1,000 watts, the station can be heard through a large portion of eastern [[Michigan]], as far away as [[Flint, MI|Flint]], [[Detroit, MI|Detroit]] and its [[Southeast Michigan|suburbs]]. The station can also be heard in [[Oscoda, MI|Oscoda]] and across Lake Huron in [[Goderich, Ontario|Goderich]] as well as [[Kincardine, Ontario]]. On clear weather days, the station can be heard as far away as [[Roscommon, MI|Roscommon]], [[Ann Arbor, MI|Ann Arbor]], and [[Lansing, MI|Lansing]].<ref>[http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WMIC&service=AM&status=L&hours=D WMIC Coverage]</ref>


== Sources ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
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*[http://www.michiguide.com/dials/rad-m/wmic.html Michiguide.com - WMIC History]


==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official|http://www.sanilacbroadcasting.com/}}
*{{AMQ|WMIC}}
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*[http://www.michiguide.com/dials/rad-m/wmic.html Michiguide.com - WMIC History]
*{{AML|WMIC}}
*{{AMARB|WMIC}}
*{{AM station data|WMIC}}


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Revision as of 17:17, 17 April 2008

WMIC
File:WMIC-AM.jpg
Broadcast areaSandusky, Fort Huron, Saginaw Michigan.
Frequency660 kHz
BrandingWMIC 660 AM
Programming
FormatFull Service/Country
AffiliationsABC, Michigan Farm Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerSanilac/GB Broadcasting
History
First air date
June 27, 1968
Technical information
ClassD
Power1,000 watts (Daytime only)
Links
Websitewww.sanilacbroadcasting.com/

WMIC (660 AM) is a country radio station licensed to Sandusky, Michigan. WMIC signed on the air at 1560 kHz on June 27, 1968, and changed its frequency to the current 660 in 1987, serving Sandusky, the Thumb and the Blue Water area of Michigan.

WMIC has two co-owned FM sister stations, Light and Easy Listening 97.7 WTGV-FM and Country 92.5 WBGV; the stations are locally owned and operated by Sanilac Broadcasting.

Programming

  • WMIC features a news and talk format throughout the week, with Rush Limbaugh weekday afternoons from 2 to 5 pm, and a heavy commitment to local news and information.
  • The station also airs a polka music show on Saturday and Sunday afternoons with Paul Osentoski, who is in the Michigan Polka Hall of Fame.
  • During the weekdays, WMIC features an all local morning show, with Paul Harvey news and comment, country music, local news, and local people making news.
  • From 9 am to noon, the station plays classic country. The noon hour on WMIC is dedicated to news.
  • WMIC 660 AM is home to "Swap Shop" a buy, sell, and trading show from 1 to 2 pm weekdays, and 8 am Saturdays. This show draws in listeners from all over the region.
  • On the weekends, the station carries the Glenn Hagee Master Handyman Show, and Money Talks, a financial planning show.
  • The station's success is due in part to the commitment to local news in Sanilac County, Huron County, Tuscola County, Lapeer County and St. Clair County.[citation needed]
  • When not featuring news/talk programming, WMIC plays modern country music. After 6:15 pm weekdays, the station is completely dedicated to music.

WMIC carries 1,000 watts operating during the day only. The station signs off between sunset and sunrise to protect WFAN New York, a 50,000 watt clear channel radio station. Although it has only 1,000 watts, the station can be heard through a large portion of eastern Michigan, as far away as Flint, Detroit and its suburbs. The station can also be heard in Oscoda and across Lake Huron in Goderich as well as Kincardine, Ontario. On clear weather days, the station can be heard as far away as Roscommon, Ann Arbor, and Lansing.[1]

References

  1. ^ WMIC Coverage
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