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WDMC
Broadcast areaSpace Coast
Frequency920 kHz
Programming
FormatCatholic Religious Radio
AffiliationsEWTN Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerDivine Mercy Communications
History

First air date

January 4, 1956; 68 years ago (1956-01-04)

Former call signs

WMEL (1956 - 2008)

Call sign meaning

Divine Mercy Communications
Technical information
Facility ID55005
ClassB
Power8,000 watts day
4,000 watts night

Transmitter coordinates

28°8′11N 80°41′20W / 28.13639°N 80.68889°W / 28.13639; -80.68889
Links
WebsiteDivineMercyRadio.com

WDMC (920 kHz) is a listener-supported AM radio station broadcasting a Catholic religious format. It is licensedtoMelbourne, Florida, and serves the Space Coast. It is owned by Divine Mercy Communications. Most of the programming comes from the EWTN Radio Network. The station makes appeals to its listeners to support its ministry with donations.

By day, WDMC is powered at 8,000 watts. But to protect other stations on 920 AM, it reduces power to 4,000 watts at night. It uses a directional antenna at all times.[1] The transmitter is on Eau Gallie Boulevard in Melbourne.[2]

History[edit]

On January 4, 1956; 68 years ago (1956-01-04), 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 city of license, MELbourne. It had a middle of the road format of popular music, news and sports. It was a network affiliateofCBS Radio News.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "FCC Construction Permit". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  • ^ Radio-Locator.com/WDMC
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