WELB
| Frequency | 1350 AM (kHz) |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Southern Gospel Classic Country |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Rhett S. Snellgrove |
| History | |
Call sign meaning | ELBa |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 19142 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1000 watts (day) 44 watts (night) |
Transmitter coordinates | 31°27′10″N 86°04′00″W / 31.45278°N 86.06667°W |
WELB (1350 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve the community of Elba, Alabama. The station is owned by Rhett S. Snellgrove. It airs a mixed Classic Country and Southern Gospel music format.[1]
The station was assigned the WELB call letters by the Federal Communications Commission.[2]
History
In May 2008, the Elba Radio Company (Doug Holderfield, president) reached an agreement to sell WELB to Rhett S. Snellgrove for a reported sale price of $60,000.[3] The deal was approved by the FCC on June 13, 2008, and the transaction was consummated on July 1, 2008.[4] At the time of the sale, WELB broadcast a mixed format of classic country and Southern Gospel music.
References
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
- ^ "Deals - 5/26/2008". Broadcasting & Cable. 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BAL-20080429ABZ)". FCC Media Bureau. 2008-07-01. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
External links
- ‹The template AMQ is being considered for deletion.› WELB in the FCC AM station database
- WELB in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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