WBMF

WBMF
Broadcast areaSouth Suburban Chicago
Frequency88.1 MHz
Branding"SonLife Radio Network"
Programming
FormatChristian Radio
AffiliationsSonLife Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerFamily Worship Center Church, Inc.
WAWF
History
First air date
2002[1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID89339
ClassA
ERP90 watts
HAAT114 meters (374 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitehttp://sonlifetv.com/

WBMF is a Christian radio station licensed to Crete, Illinois, broadcasting on 88.1 MHz FM. WBMF is owned and operated by Family Worship Center Church, Inc. The station began broadcasting in 2002.[1] It was originally owned by the American Family Association and was an affiliate of American Family Radio.[1][3] In 2004, the station was sold to Family Worship Center Church, along with WAWF and WWGN, for $1 million.[4][5]

  1. ^ a b c Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2003-2004, Broadcasting & Cable, 2003. p. D-143. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBMF". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "American Family Radio Network" (PDF). American Family Radio. January 6, 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 8, 2003. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
  4. ^ "Transactions". Radio Business Report. Vol. 21, no. 124. June 25, 2004. Archived from the original on August 26, 2004. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  5. ^ "Transactions at a Glance", Radio & Records. June 4, 2004. p. 8. Retrieved June 6, 2021.