WLAB
{{short description|Contemporary Christian radio station in Fort Wayne, Indiana}}
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{{Infobox radio station
| name = WLAB
| logo = Wlab-logo.jpg
| area = Fort Wayne, Indiana
| branding = Star 88.3
| airdate = August 23, 1976[https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2000/D-Radio-All-BC-YB-2000-2.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2000], Broadcasting & Cable, 2000. p. D-151. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
| frequency = 88.3 (MHz)
| repeater = WCKZ 91.3 Orland
| format = Contemporary Christian
| erp = 7,500 watts
| haat = {{convert|185|m|sp=us}}
| class = B1
| owner = Star Educational Media Network
| webcast = [https://star883.com/player/?playerID=1779 Listen Now]
| website = [https://star883.com Star88.3.com]
| translator= 89.7 W209BA Kendallville
90.9 W215BB Warsaw
99.9 W260BR Auburn
| licensing_authority= FCC
}}
WLAB (88.3 MHz) is a non-commercial, listener-supported FM radio station in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is owned by the Star Educational Media Network and broadcasts a Contemporary Christian radio format. It holds periodic on-air fundraisers to support the broadcasts.
WLAB has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 7,500 watts. In addition to its main transmitter at 88.3, it has FM translators in Kendallville (89.7 MHz), Auburn (99.9 MHz) and Warsaw (90.9 MHz).star883.org The station also simulcasts its programming on 91.3 FM WCKZ in Orland, Indiana, which expands the station's coverage area to include Angola and LaGrange, Indiana, and in Michigan, into Coldwater and Sturgis.
History
WLAB began broadcasting on {{start date and age|1976|8|23}}. 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.{{cite web|url=http://star883.com/about/ownership|title=Ownership | Star 88.3|access-date=24 September 2012}}
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
- [http://www.star883.com Star 88.3 WLAB]
{{FM station data|28467|WLAB}}
{{FM station data|93623|WCKZ}}
{{Fort Wayne Radio}}
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Category:Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod
Category:Radio stations established in 1976