WCIF
Radio station in Melbourne, Florida, United States
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WCIF (106.3 MHz) was a non-commercial FM radio station in Melbourne, Florida. It is owned by the First Baptist Church of Melbourne. WCIF's programming includes Christian music as well as Christian talk and teaching programs.[3] The station began broadcasting January 1, 1980.[1][4] National religious leaders heard on WCIF include Chuck Swindoll, Charles Stanley, John MacArthur, Jim Daly, Joni Eareckson Tada and David Jeremiah.
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| Broadcast area | Space Coast |
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| Frequency | 106.3 MHz |
| Branding | Hope 106.3 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Radio |
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First air date | January 1, 1980[1] |
Call sign meaning | Where Christ Is First |
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Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 175256 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 13,500 watts |
| HAAT | 136 meters (446 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 28°08′15″N 80°42′11″W |
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| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | wcif |
History
As far back as 1971, the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Melbourne had suggested the region needed a Christian radio. A church committee began the process to apply for a construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission.[5] The FCC had given the region a new FM allotment at 107.1. Other broadcasters supported the idea, especially when it was announced the station would be non-commercial.
On January 1, 1980, the station first signed on the air.[1] Initially the station was on the air for limited hours but after a few years, it began 24 hour operations.
