WLSF
 | |
| Broadcast area | Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 88.3 MHz |
| Branding | K-Love |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian contemporary |
| Affiliations | K-Love |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Educational Media Foundation |
| History | |
First air date | 1982[1] |
Former call signs | WTLG (1982-2016)[2] WCKL-FM (2016-2018)[2] WLUP-FM (2018)[2] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 62344 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 7,000 watts |
| HAAT | 87 meters (285 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | http://www.klove.com/ |
WLSF (88.3 MHz) is a Christian contemporary station licensed to Starke, Florida.[3] It is owned by Educational Media Foundation and is an affiliate of K-Love.
History
The station began broadcasting in 1982, and held the call sign WTLG.[1][2] It was owned by Starke Christian Education Radio & TV and aired a southern gospel format.[1][4] In 2008, the station was sold to American Family Association for $225,000, and it became an affiliate of American Family Radio.[5][6]
In 2014, American Family Association traded WTLG and KNDW in Williston, North Dakota to Educational Media Foundation, in exchange for WVDA in Valdosta, Georgia.[7] WTLG became an affiliate of K-Love.[8] On December 15, 2014, the station's call sign was changed to WCKL-FM.[2] On March 12, 2018, its call sign was briefly changed to WLUP-FM, after swapping call signs with 97.9 in Chicago.[2] On March 19, 2018, its call sign was changed to WLSF.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1993. Broadcasting & Cable. 1993. p. B-82. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
- ^ FM Query Results: WLSF, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2008. Broadcasting & Cable. 2008. p. D-147. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
- ^ "Deals", Broadcasting & Cable. January 25, 2008. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
- ^ "American Family Radio Station Guide" (PDF). American Family Association. May 6, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 2, 2010. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
- ^ "FCC OKs Religious Stations Swap", All Access Music Group. May 5, 2014. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
- ^ "K-LOVE Master Station List". K-Love. Archived from the original on December 24, 2014. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
External links
- WLSF in the FCC FM station database
- WLSF in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
30°17′05″N 92°04′03″W / 30.284722°N 92.067500°W / 30.284722; -92.067500