WLAB
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| Broadcast area | Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 88.3 (MHz) |
| Branding | Star 88.3 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Contemporary Christian |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Star Educational Media Network |
| History | |
First air date | August 23, 1976[1] |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B1 |
| ERP | 7,500 watts |
| HAAT | 185 meters (607 ft) |
| Repeater(s) | WCKZ 91.3 Orland |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Now |
| Website | https://star883.com/ |
WLAB is an FM radio station located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The station operates on the FM radio frequency of 88.3 MHz.
Coverage Area
Star 88.3 reaches Fort Wayne, Indiana, and the surrounding counties with a Contemporary Christian format. It has translators outside of its main coverage area which include the communities of Kendallville (89.7 MHz) and Warsaw (90.9 MHz).[2] The station also simulcasts its programming on 91.3 FM WCKZ in Orland, Indiana, which expands the station's coverage area to include the Angola and LaGrange, Indiana, and the Coldwater and Sturgis, Michigan, areas.
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 many 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 Scott and Hollie at various times in the morning, weekdays on STAR 88.3.
References
- ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2000, Broadcasting & Cable, 2000. p. D-151. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
- ^ star883.org
- ^ "Ownership | Star 88.3". Retrieved 24 September 2012.
External links
- Star 88.3 WLAB
- Facility details for Facility ID WLAB ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID WCKZ ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database