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WDMC (AM)

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WDMC
Broadcast area
Space Coast
Frequency920 kHz
Programming
FormatCatholic radio
AffiliationsEWTN Radio
Ownership
OwnerDivine Mercy Communications
History
First air date
January 4, 1956 (1956-01-04)
Former call signs
WMEL (1956–2008)
Call sign meaning
Divine Mercy Communications
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
55005
ClassB
Power
  • 8,000 watts (day)
  • 4,000 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
28°7′16″N 80°43′09″W / 28.12111°N 80.71917°W / 28.12111; -80.71917
Links
Public license information
Websitedivinemercyradio.com

WDMC (920 AM) is a noncommercial radio station licensed to Melbourne, Florida, United States, serving much of the Space Coast. Owned by Divine Mercy Communications, it carries a Catholic radio format with programming sourced through EWTN Radio. WDMC's transmitter is sited on Eau Gallie Boulevard in Melbourne.[2]

History

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On January 4, 1956, the station first signed on the air. For most of its years on the air, the station had the call sign WMEL, standing for its community of license, Melbourne. It had a middle of the road format of popular music, news and sports. It was a network affiliate of CBS Radio News.

References

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  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WDMC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ "FCC Construction Permit". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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