WWIL-FM
{{for|the AM radio station in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States|WWIL (AM)}}
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{{Infobox radio station
| name = WWIL-FM
| logo = WWIL logo.png
| city = Wilmington, North Carolina
| country = US
| area = Wilmington, Jacksonville, North Myrtle Beach
| branding = Life 90.5 FM
| airdate = {{start date|1995|12}}{{cite book|title=Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2009|year=2009|page=D-410|url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2009/Radio-NE-UT-BC-YB-2009.pdf|access-date=January 27, 2019}}
| frequency = 90.5 MHz
| format = Contemporary Christian music
| erp = 31,000 watts
| haat = {{convert|189|meters}}
| class = C3
| facility_id = 12165
| coordinates = {{coord|34|14|17.6|N|78|7|23|W|region:US-NC_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| callsign_meaning = Winning Wilmington In Love
| former_callsigns =
| owner = Carolina Christian Radio, Inc.
| licensee =
| sister_stations = WDVV, WZDG
| webcast = {{listenlive|http://www.invubu.com/radio/life905/player.html}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.life905.com/}}
| affiliations =
| licensing_authority= FCC
}}
WWIL-FM (Life 90.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a contemporary Christian music format. Licensed to Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, the station serves the Wilmington, Jacksonville and North Myrtle Beach areas. The station is owned by Carolina Christian Radio, Inc, a 501c3 organization. Carolina Christian Radio is funded by the generous donations of individual listeners.{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WWIL-FM |title=WWIL-FM Facility Record |work=United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division }}{{cite web|url=http://www1.arbitron.com/sip/displaySip.do?surveyID=SU08&band=fm&callLetter=WWIL-FM|title=WWIL-FM Station Information Profile|publisher=Arbitron}}
History
Family Radio Network purchased WWIL (1490 AM) in 1993 and, while the station struggled at first, the station was soon doing so well that Jim Stephens planned an FM station.Frank Maley, "Christian Radio; He's Sending a Message," Star-News, February 19, 1995.
WWIL-FM signed on in 1995 with 20,000 watts and a contemporary Christian music format that included Sandi Patti, Michael W. Smith, Wayne Watson and First Call as well as talk show hosts Chuck Colson, D. James Kennedy, Joni Eareckson Tada and Chuck Swindoll.Ben Steelman, "Praise Radio; It's the Gospel Truth: Christian Radio Is Gaining Popularity," Star-News, December 14, 1999.
References
External links
- {{Official website|https://www.life905.com/}}
- {{FM station data|12165|WWIL-FM}}
{{Wilmington (NC) Radio}}
Category:Radio stations established in 1995
Category:1995 establishments in North Carolina
Category:Wilmington, North Carolina
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