Broadcast area | Radio-Locator: WBFN |
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Frequency | 1400 kHz |
Branding | Family Life Radio |
Programming | |
Format | Religious |
Affiliations | Family Life Radio |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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History | |
First air date | 1926 |
Former call signs | WRCC (1997–2006) WWKN (1996–1997) WELL (1988–1996) WKNR (1972–1988) WKFR (1964–1972) WELL (1930–1964) WKBP (1926–1930) |
Call sign meaning | Battle Creek's The Fan (former branding) |
Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 37462 |
Class | C |
Power | 1,000 watts |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Website | Family Life Radio |
WBFN (1400 AM) is a radio station licensed to Battle Creek, Michigan, that broadcasts an adult contemporary Christian music and religious teaching format as an affiliate of Family Life Radio. The station operates full time with a power of 1,000 watts.
WBFN is one of Michigan's oldest radio stations, having first signed on, as WKBP, in the fall of 1926. In addition, the station's original owner, the Battle Creek Enquirer and News, had operated a temporary station, WJBM, in October 1925, which is sometimes included as part of the station's history.