WLAB
WLAB is an FM radio station located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The station operates on the FM radio frequency of 88.3 MHz. Star 88.3 is owned by the Indiana District Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Coverage Area
Star 88.3 reaches Fort Wayne, Indiana and the surrounding counties, bringing Contemporary Christian music to thousands of families every day. They also have translators outside of their main coverage area which include the communities of Kendallville, Indiana (89.7FM) and Warsaw, Indiana (90.9 FM). [1] The station also simulcasts its programming on 91.3 FM WCKZ in Orland, Indiana, which expands the station's coverage area to include the Angola, Indiana, Coldwater, Michigan, LaGrange, Indiana and Sturgis, Michigan areas.
In 2009, the station was bought by Star Educational Media Network which was founded by the station Manager, Melissa Montana. Also in 2009, STAR 883 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 as 12:20pm on Star 88.3. Topics of conversation are directed toward mothers and generally include tips on marriage and parenting. Local events are also discussed.
Studio Sessions
- Chris Sligh
- On March 20, 2008, Chris Sligh from American Idol performed his new song "Empty Me" live at Star 88.3's studio. He played an acoustic set and also shared stories on-air.
See also
References
- ^ star883.org
External links