WEAX (88.3 FM) is a Christian contemporary radio station in Angola, Indiana, and is owned by Star Educational Media Network, Inc.

WEAX
Frequency88.3 MHz
BrandingStar 88.3
Programming
FormatChristian Contemporary
Ownership
OwnerStar Educational Media Network, Inc.
WCKZ, WLAB
History
First air date
September 1979[1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID67795
ClassA
ERP570 watts
HAAT91 meters (299 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitehttps://star883.com/

WEAX began broadcasting in September 1979.[1] It was formerly the student run station Trine University and aired an Indie/Alternative radio format. On July 15, 2019, Trine University shut down FM broadcasting of WEAX, and the station was sold to Star Educational Media Network, Inc. for $40,000; the sale was consummated on January 17, 2020.[3] However, the station remained silent, because the tower that had used by Trine University was on property owned by the City of Angola, and the city refused to allow the tower to be used by a Christian broadcaster.[4] The station resumed operations on July 13, 2020.

References

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  1. ^ a b The Broadcasting Yearbook 1990, Broadcasting & Cable, 1990. p. B-105. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WEAX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "A 'Star' Shines Brighter, Thanks To A School Send-Off", Radio & Television Business Report. September 19, 2019. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  4. ^ Hoos, Ashlee. "City considers sale of radio tower property", The Herald Republican. November 6, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
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