WMIK-FM
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| Broadcast area | Cumberland Gap |
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| Frequency | 92.7 MHz |
| Branding | WMIK Family Christian Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Religious / Southern gospel |
| Affiliations | Salem Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Gateway Broadcasting, Inc. |
| WMIK (560 AM) | |
| History | |
First air date | 1971 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 14731 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 350 watts |
| HAAT | 410 metres (1,350 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | wmikradio |
WMIK-FM (92.7 FM) is a religious radio station licensed to Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States. The station is owned by Gateway Broadcasting, Inc., a subsidiary of Binghamtown Baptist Church, and is a sister station of WMIK (560 AM). It broadcasts Southern gospel music and religious programming to the Cumberland Gap region and is affiliated with the Salem Radio Network.[1][2]
Cumberland Gap Broadcasting era (1971–1992)
WMIK-FM was originally owned by the Cumberland Gap Broadcasting Company, which also operated the AM station WMIK (on the air since 1948). The FM station began broadcasting in 1971 after a protracted effort to obtain a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The station initially carried an easy listening and elevator music format before switching to an oldies format in 1974. During this period, the station was affiliated at various times with the United Press International radio network and later the NBC Radio Network.[3]
Religious format (1992–present)
In October 1992, Gateway Broadcasting Corporation, affiliated with Binghamtown Baptist Church of Middlesboro, purchased both WMIK-AM and WMIK-FM. The stations were converted to a religious format featuring Southern gospel music, syndicated preaching programs, and local programming. Programming includes nationally syndicated shows such as Turning Points with David Jeremiah, Love Worth Finding with Adrian Rogers, and locally produced programs. The station's news content is provided by the Salem Radio Network.[2]