WEAX

{{short description|Radio station in Angola, Indiana}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}

{{Infobox radio station

| name = WEAX

| logo =

| city = Angola, Indiana

| branding = Star 88.3

| airdate = September 1979[https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1990/B-All-Radio-BC-YB-1990.pdf The Broadcasting Yearbook 1990], Broadcasting & Cable, 1990. p. B-105. Retrieved July 2, 2020.

| frequency = 88.3 MHz

| format = Christian Contemporary

| erp = 570 watts

| haat = {{convert|91|m|sp=us}}

| facility_id = 67795

| class = A

| owner = Star Educational Media Network, Inc.

| licensee =

| sister_stations = WCKZ, WLAB

| webcast = [https://star883.com/player/?playerID=1779 Listen Live]

| website = https://star883.com/

| licensing_authority= FCC

}}

WEAX (88.3 FM) is a Christian contemporary radio station in Angola, Indiana, and is owned by Star Educational Media Network, Inc.

WEAX began broadcasting in September 1979. It was formerly the student run station Trine University and aired an Indie/Alternative radio format. On July 15, 2019, Trine University shut down FM broadcasting of WEAX, and the station was sold to Star Educational Media Network, Inc. for $40,000; the sale was consummated on January 17, 2020."[https://www.rbr.com/a-universitys-audio-revolution-is-about-to-end/ A 'Star' Shines Brighter, Thanks To A School Send-Off]", Radio & Television Business Report. September 19, 2019. Retrieved July 1, 2020. However, the station remained silent, because the tower that had used by Trine University was on property owned by the City of Angola, and the city refused to allow the tower to be used by a Christian broadcaster.Hoos, Ashlee. "[https://www.kpcnews.com/heraldrepublican/article_e8ffac8c-b6f2-5978-bb8d-56cd10f220e2.html City considers sale of radio tower property]", The Herald Republican. November 6, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2020. The station resumed operations on July 13, 2020.