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{{short description|Contemporary Christian music radio station in Cincinnati}}
{{Infobox Radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WAKW
| image = File:WAKW Star93.3FM logo.png
| name = WAKW
| city = [[Cincinnati, Ohio]]
| logo = File:WAKW Star93.3FM logo.png
| area = [[Cincinnati, Ohio]]
| city = [[Cincinnati, Ohio]]
| area = [[Cincinnati, Ohio]]
| branding = ★ 93.3 FM
| slogan = "Uplifting & Encouraging"
| branding = Star 93.3
| frequency = 93.3 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 93.3 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| airdate = 1961
| airdate = [[1961 in radio|1961]]
| format = [[Contemporary Christian music|Christian AC]] (Christmas music Oct.-Dec.)
| format = [[Christian adult contemporary]]
| erp = 50,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 50,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = {{convert|150|meters}}
| haat = {{convert|150|meters}}
| class = B
| class = B
| facility_id = 52599
| facility_id = 52599
| coordinates = {{coord|39|12|19|N|84|33|23|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|39|12|19|N|84|33|23|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| callsign_meaning =
| callsign_meaning = [[Arthur Kent White]]
| former_callsigns =
| former_callsigns =
| owner = [[Pillar of Fire Church|Pillar of Fire]]
| owner = [[Pillar of Fire International]]
| webcast = [http://mystar933.com/listen-redirect/ Listen Live]
| webcast = [https://star933.com/listen/ Listen Live]
| website = [http://mystar933.com/ mystar933.com]
| website = [https://star933.com star933.com]
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
}}
}}
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'''WAKW''' (93.3 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[contemporary Christian music]] radio station located in [[Cincinnati, Ohio]]. It is a listener-supported radio station owned by the [[Pillar of Fire International]]. The Class B, 50,000-watt signal reaches the greater Cincinnati area, including Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana.
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The station plays a [[Christian contemporary|Christian adult contemporary]] format. It broadcasts with an [[effective radiated power]] of 50,000 [[watt]]s.


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'''WAKW''' (93.3 [[FM broadcasting|FM]], "Star 93.3") is a [[Christian adult contemporary]] music [[radio station]] located in [[Cincinnati, Ohio]]. It is a listener-supported radio station owned by [[Pillar of Fire International]]. The Class B, 50,000-watt signal reaches the greater Cincinnati area, including Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana.
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[[File:Arthur Kent White.jpg|left|thumb|Bishop [[Arthur Kent White]] (1889-1981) WAKW's Namesake]]
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The station broadcasts with an [[effective radiated power]] of 50,000 [[watt]]s.


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[[File:Arthur Kent White.jpg|left|thumb|Bishop [[Arthur Kent White]] (1889–1981) WAKW's Namesake]]
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==History==
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In 1959, during the tenure of Dr. Johannes Maas as pastor of the Pillar of Fire Church and principal of Eden Grove Academy in Cincinnati, he envisioned starting a radio station similar to the [[Zarephath, New Jersey|Zarephath]] station, [[WAWZ]], where he had served on the staff. He contacted Rev. Russell Croucher, the manager and chief technician at WAWZ, and together they made plans that led to the application to the FCC for a new FM station to be located on the Eden Grove Academy campus.<ref>https://www.scribd.com/doc/93216529/Dr-Johannes-Maas-Biography</ref> The application was approved in 1961. In honor of the leadership and counsel of Bishop White, the call letters of the new station were named after his initials, WAKW.


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==History==
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WAKW began broadcasting in 1961. While the call letters have remained the same the station has been known by many different names, including ''Majesty 93'' and ''New Life 93''. In March 2008, WAKW rebranded as ''STAR 93.3'' to match its sister station WAWZ, the award-winning flagship station of [[Pillar of Fire Church|Pillar of International]] Radio Network.
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In 1959, during the tenure of Dr. Johannes Maas as pastor of the Pillar of Fire Church and principal of Eden Grove Academy in Cincinnati, he envisioned starting a radio station similar to the [[Zarephath, New Jersey|Zarephath]] station, [[WAWZ]], where he had served on the staff. He contacted Rev. Russell Croucher, the manager and chief technician at WAWZ, and together they made plans that led to the application to the FCC for a new FM station to be located on the Eden Grove Academy campus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/93216529/Dr-Johannes-Maas-Biography|title = Dr. Johannes Maas Biography &#124; PDF &#124; Methodism &#124; Holiness Movement}}</ref> The application was approved in 1961. In honor of the leadership and counsel of Bishop White, the call letters of the new station were named after his initials, WAKW.


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WAKW began broadcasting in 1961. While the call letters have remained the same the station has been known by many different names, including ''Majesty 93'' and ''New Life 93''. In March 2008, WAKW rebranded as ''Star 93.3'' to unify its branding with WAWZ.
==Mission==
The mission of STAR 93.3 is Encouraging listeners and connecting hearts with God.<ref>http://mystar933.com/about-us/</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|https://star933.com/}}
*[http://mystar933.com STAR 93.3 - WAKW official website]
*{{FM station data|WAKW}}
*{{FM station data|52599|WAKW}}


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{{Cincinnati Radio}}
{{Cincinnati Radio}}


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[[Category:Contemporary Christian radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Contemporary Christian radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1959]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1959]]
[[Category:Christian radio stations in Ohio|AKW]]

Latest revision as of 03:05, 1 August 2024

WAKW
Broadcast areaCincinnati, Ohio
Frequency93.3 MHz
BrandingStar 93.3
Programming
FormatChristian adult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerPillar of Fire International
History
First air date
1961
Call sign meaning
Arthur Kent White
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID52599
ClassB
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT150 meters (490 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
39°12′19″N 84°33′23″W / 39.20528°N 84.55639°W / 39.20528; -84.55639
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitestar933.com

WAKW (93.3 FM, "Star 93.3") is a Christian adult contemporary music radio station located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is a listener-supported radio station owned by Pillar of Fire International. The Class B, 50,000-watt signal reaches the greater Cincinnati area, including Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana. The station broadcasts with an effective radiated power of 50,000 watts.

Bishop Arthur Kent White (1889–1981) WAKW's Namesake

History

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In 1959, during the tenure of Dr. Johannes Maas as pastor of the Pillar of Fire Church and principal of Eden Grove Academy in Cincinnati, he envisioned starting a radio station similar to the Zarephath station, WAWZ, where he had served on the staff. He contacted Rev. Russell Croucher, the manager and chief technician at WAWZ, and together they made plans that led to the application to the FCC for a new FM station to be located on the Eden Grove Academy campus.[2] The application was approved in 1961. In honor of the leadership and counsel of Bishop White, the call letters of the new station were named after his initials, WAKW.

WAKW began broadcasting in 1961. While the call letters have remained the same the station has been known by many different names, including Majesty 93 and New Life 93. In March 2008, WAKW rebranded as Star 93.3 to unify its branding with WAWZ.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WAKW". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Dr. Johannes Maas Biography | PDF | Methodism | Holiness Movement".
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