WBIC-LP explained

Format:Christian Radio
Owner:Tabernacle Baptist Church
WBIC-LP
City:Wilson, North Carolina
Area:Wilson - Wilson County
Branding:"97.3 WBIC"
Airdate:October 14, 2015
Frequency:97.3 (MHz)
Erp:100 watts
Haat:29 meters
Class:L1
Licensing Authority:FCC
Facility Id:191641
Coordinates:35.7364°N -77.977°W
Callsign Meaning:We Believe In Christ
Affiliations:Fundamental Broadcasting Network, Salem Radio Network

WBIC is a low power radio station licensed to Wilson, North Carolina. The station's studio is located at Tabernacle Baptist Church and its transmitting facility is located across Airport Boulevard on the campus of Wilson Christian Academy.

History

Tabernacle Baptist Church and its pastor, Joe Shakour, applied for a low power radio station license from the Federal Communications Commission in the fall of 2013 and were awarded a construction permit the following year.[1] The church filed for a license to cover the construction permit on October 14, 2015, and its license was granted on October 19, 2015.[2]

Programming

WBIC airs traditional Christian music. Most songs are in the public domain, and many are hymns. Hourly newscasts are from the Salem Radio Network and forecasts are from staff meteorologist Tom Churchill. In addition, WBIC broadcasts all Tabernacle Baptist Church worship services live.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: FCCdata.org - powered by REC. fccdata.org. 2015-10-17.
  2. Web site: Station Search Details. licensing.fcc.gov. 2015-10-25.