WFIS (AM)
| Frequency | 1600 kHz |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Defunct (formerly News Talk Information) |
| Affiliations | Westwood One, CBS Radio, Jones Radio Network, TRN, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Thrashers, Georgia Bulldogs football, Hillcrest High School Sports |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Timeless Media, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | September 1956 |
Call sign meaning | We're, Fountain Inn, Simpsonville |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 24530 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1,000 watts day 25 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 34°42′28″N 82°13′40″W / 34.70778°N 82.22778°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
WFIS (1600 AM) was a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format to the Fountain Inn/Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States, area. The station was owned by Timeless Media, Inc.
On January 2, 2014, the station licensee was surrendered to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for cancellation. The licensee indicated that the surrender was related to their pending application to increase the broadcast power of co-owned station WTZQ in Henderson, North Carolina.[2] On January 3, 2014, the FCC cancelled the station license.
Translators
WFIS was relayed by an FM translator in Fountain Inn, to improve coverage in areas of the town where reception was poor:
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W235BM | 94.9 FM | Fountain Inn, SC | 144201 | 150 | D | LMS |
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for DWFIS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ FCC CDSB Application Search for WFIS. Accessed March 5, 2014
External links
- FCC Station Search Details: DWFIS (Facility ID: 24530)
- FCC History Cards for WFIS (covering 1955-1979)