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| Broadcast area | LaSalle, Illinois Peru, Illinois Ottawa, Illinois Streator, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 88.9 MHz |
| Branding | "SONLIFE Radio Network" |
| Programming | |
| Format | Religious |
| Affiliations | SONLIFE Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Family Worship Center Church, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | September 24, 1994[1] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 13926 |
| Class | B1 |
| ERP | 4,100 watts vertical 1,400 watts horizontal |
| HAAT | 148.4 meters (487 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | http://sonlifetv.com/ |
WWGN is a religious formatted radio station broadcasting on 88.9 FM. The station is licensed to Ottawa, Illinois, and serving the areas of LaSalle, Illinois, Peru, Illinois, Ottawa, Illinois, and Streator, Illinois. WWGN is owned and operated by Family Worship Center Church, Inc.
History
The station began broadcasting on September 24, 1994, and was owned by Cornerstone Community Radio, airing a religious format.[1] In 1999, the station was sold to American Family Association for $250,000, and it became an affiliate of American Family Radio.[2][3][4] In 2004, the station was sold to Family Worship Center Church, along with WAWF and WBMF, for $1 million.[5][6]
References
- 1 2 Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1996, Broadcasting & Cable, 1996. p. B-132. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ↑ Application Search Details – BALED-19981028GE, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions", Radio & Records. November 20, 1998. p. 6. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ↑ "American Family Radio Network" (PDF). American Family Radio. January 6, 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 8, 2003. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions". Radio Business Report. Vol. 21, no. 124. June 25, 2004. Archived from the original on August 26, 2004. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ↑ "Transactions at a Glance", Radio & Records. June 4, 2004. p. 8. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
External links
- WWGN in the FCC FM station database
- WWGN in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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