WBFI
Radio station in McDaniels, Kentucky, United States
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WBFI (91.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting Contemporary Christian media and Gospel music. The station is licensed to McDaniels, Kentucky, United States. The station is currently owned by Bethel Fellowship, Inc.[2]
Hardinsburg, Kentucky
- Bethel Fellowship Church and Christian School
- (Bethel Fellowship, Inc.)
| Broadcast area | Leitchfield, Kentucky Hardinsburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 91.5 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Gospel Music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 1987 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 4989 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 5,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100.0 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 37°36′6″N 86°22′13″W |
| Translators | 98.3 MHz W252CW (Rockport, IN) 91.1 MHz WBFK (Hiseville, KY) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | WBFI website |
History
After the construction permit was initially issued in 1985, the station first signed on the air in 1987 under ownership of the Bethel Fellowship Church and Christian School. It originally functioned as an educational tool for the school, as well as outreach media outlet of the church.[3]
In 2017, the station became the flagship for a regional network called BoxTwo Radio Network primarily distributed on the Tithe.ly Church app.[4]
Popular shows
- Morning with Box2 Radio - a popcast type show hosted but Pastor Aaron Wilson and Hannah Ayse. 7-9 am, replayed 9-10:30 pm Monday through Friday
- Family Talk hosted by Dr. James Dobson. 10:30-11 am Monday Through Friday
- Salt Covenant Hour with Brother Ron Miller Noon-1 pm, replayed 10:30-11:30 pm Monday through Friday
There is day specific Programming and weekends have their own schedule.[5]
Translators
In addition to the main station, WBFI is relayed by a translator to widen its broadcast area.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W252CW | 98.3 FM | Owensboro, Kentucky | 145264 | 55 | D | LMS |
| WBFK | 91.1 FM | Hiseville, Kentucky | 176881 | 6000 | A | LMS |
