WLAB (88.3
MHz
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) is a
non-commercial
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, listener-supported
FM radio station
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in
Fort Wayne, Indiana
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. It is owned by the Star Educational Media Network and broadcasts a
Contemporary Christian
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radio format
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. It holds periodic on-air
fundraiser
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s to support the broadcasts.
WLAB has an
effective radiated power
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(ERP) of 7,500
watt
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s. In addition to its main transmitter at 88.3, it has
FM translator
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s in
Kendallville (89.7 MHz),
Auburn
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(99.9 MHz) and
Warsaw
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(90.9 MHz). The station also
simulcast
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s its programming on 91.3 FM WCKZ in
Orland, Indiana
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, which expands the station's coverage area to include
Angola
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and
LaGrange, Indiana
LaGrange is a town in and the county seat of LaGrange County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,625 at the 2010 census.
History
LaGrange was laid out and platted in 1836. It took its name from LaGrange County.
LaGrange County's init ...
, and in
Michigan
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, into
Coldwater and
Sturgis.
History
WLAB began broadcasting on .
It was owned by the
Indiana District of the
Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
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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
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His ...
, an LCMS seminary.
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 several 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 Brant and Sherri.
References
External links
Star 88.3 WLAB
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LAB
Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
Radio stations established in 1976
1976 establishments in Indiana
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