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WLAB

Broadcast area	Fort Wayne, Indiana
Frequency	88.3 (MHz)
Branding	Star 88.3
Programming
Format	Contemporary Christian
Ownership
Owner	Star Educational Media Network
History
First air date	August 23, 1976
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Class	B1
ERP	7,500 watts
HAAT	185 meters (607 ft)
Translator(s)	89.7 W209BA Kendallville 90.9 W215BB Warsaw 99.9 W260BR Auburn
Repeater(s)	WCKZ 91.3 Orland
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen Now
Website	Star88.3.com

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). 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 August 23, 1976; 48 years ago (1976-08-23). 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.

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

1. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2000, Broadcasting & Cable, 2000. p. D-151. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
2. star883.org
3. "Ownership | Star 88.3". Retrieved 24 September 2012.

External links

• Star 88.3 WLAB
• Facility details for Facility ID 28467 (WLAB) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• WLAB in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
• Facility details for Facility ID 93623 (WCKZ) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• WCKZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

41°06′14″N 85°11′28″W / 41.104°N 85.191°W / 41.104; -85.191

• Radio stations in Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod
• Radio stations established in 1976
• 1976 establishments in Indiana
• Christian radio stations in Indiana