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'''WFUR-FM''' (102.9 FM, "Christian Radio") is a radio station broadcasting Christian contemporary music with select Bible teaching programs 24 hours daily. WFUR-FM 102.9 is licensed to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sister station to WFUR (AM), WFUR-FM was constructed on the AM tower site in 1960. The primary reason for construction of WFUR-FM was the early morning and night time audience that WFUR could not reach because at that time, WFUR was only allowed daylight operation (sunrise to sunset). WFUR-FM was the third FM station in the Grand rapids market. Through the years, WFUR-FM increased power as opportunities became available. The final increase took place in 1983. Agreements were signed with other 102.9 FM stations in Ann Arbor and Milwaukee to accept any interference caused by each of them going to 50,000 watts. WFUR-FM constructed a new taller tower (635 ft.) with the antenna at a [[height above average terrain]] of 490 ft., and installed a new transmitter (Continental) at that time. |
'''WFUR-FM''' (102.9 FM, "Christian Radio") is a radio station broadcasting Christian contemporary music with select Bible teaching programs 24 hours daily. WFUR-FM 102.9 is licensed to Grand Rapids, Michigan. |
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==History== |
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Sister station to WFUR (AM), WFUR-FM was constructed on the AM tower site in 1960. The primary reason for construction of WFUR-FM was the early morning and night time audience that WFUR could not reach because at that time, WFUR was only allowed daylight operation (sunrise to sunset). WFUR-FM was the third FM station in the Grand rapids market. Through the years, WFUR-FM increased power as opportunities became available. The final increase took place in 1983. Agreements were signed with other 102.9 FM stations in Ann Arbor and Milwaukee to accept any interference caused by each of them going to 50,000 watts. WFUR-FM constructed a new taller tower (635 ft.) with the antenna at a [[height above average terrain]] of 490 ft., and installed a new transmitter (Continental) at that time. |
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Revision as of 17:17, 22 December 2018
| Broadcast area | Grand Rapids metropolitan area |
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| Frequency | 102.9 MHz |
| Branding | Christian Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Furniture City Broadcasting |
| WFUR | |
| History | |
First air date | 1960 |
Call sign meaning | FURniture City Broadcasting |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 22918 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 150 meters (490 ft) |
| Links | |
| Website | wfuramfm.com |
WFUR-FM (102.9 FM, "Christian Radio") is a radio station broadcasting Christian contemporary music with select Bible teaching programs 24 hours daily. WFUR-FM 102.9 is licensed to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
History
Sister station to WFUR (AM), WFUR-FM was constructed on the AM tower site in 1960. The primary reason for construction of WFUR-FM was the early morning and night time audience that WFUR could not reach because at that time, WFUR was only allowed daylight operation (sunrise to sunset). WFUR-FM was the third FM station in the Grand rapids market. Through the years, WFUR-FM increased power as opportunities became available. The final increase took place in 1983. Agreements were signed with other 102.9 FM stations in Ann Arbor and Milwaukee to accept any interference caused by each of them going to 50,000 watts. WFUR-FM constructed a new taller tower (635 ft.) with the antenna at a height above average terrain of 490 ft., and installed a new transmitter (Continental) at that time.
Sources
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID WFUR ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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