WVMB-LP

WVMB-LP (107.9 FM) is an American low power FM radio station licensed to serve the community of Madison, Alabama. The station, established in 2004, is owned and operated as a ministry of Madison Baptist Church Inc.

WVMB-LP
CityMadison, Alabama
Broadcast areaAthens, Alabama
Frequency107.9 MHz
Slogan"The Voice of Madison Baptist"
Programming
FormatChristian
Ownership
OwnerMadison Baptist Church, Inc.
History
First air date
2004
Call sign meaning
Voice of Madison Baptist
Technical information
Facility ID133368
ClassL1
ERP41 watts
HAAT46.1 meters (151 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
34°49′30″N 86°54′24″W
Links
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteWVMB-LP Online

Programming

WVMB-LP broadcasts a Christian radio format to Madison and Athens, Alabama.[1] Programming includes Gospel music, teaching programs, sermons, and a limited amount of Spanish language programming.[2]

History

In June 2001, Madison Baptist Church, Inc., applied to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a construction permit for a new low-power broadcast radio station. The FCC granted this permit on November 18, 2002, with a scheduled expiration date of May 18, 2004 .[3] The new station was assigned call sign "WVMB-LP" on December 3, 2002.[4] After construction and testing were completed in May 2004, the station was granted its broadcast license on June 9, 2005.[5]

References
  1. "Alabama LPFM & Translators". Alabama Broadcast Media Page. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  2. "WVMB". Madison Baptist Church. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  3. "Application Search Details (BNPL-20010615ASW)". FCC Media Bureau. November 18, 2002. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  4. "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau. December 3, 2002. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  5. "Application Search Details (BLL-20040517ACO)". FCC Media Bureau. June 9, 2005. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
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