| Broadcast area | Lakeland area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1280 kHz |
| Branding | Radio Esperanza 96.9 & 1280 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Spanish Christian radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Super W Media Group, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | July 1951 (as WIPC) |
Former call signs | WKZJ (1989-?) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 59616 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 1,000 watts day 150 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 27°55′30.00″N 81°36′16.00″W / 27.9250000°N 81.6044444°W |
| Translator(s) | 96.9 W245DO (Lake Wales) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | radioesperanza1280.com |
WIPC (1280 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish Christian radio format. Licensed to Lake Wales, Florida, the station serves the Lakeland area. The station is currently owned by Super W Media Group, Inc.[2] It uses the slogan, "La Señal Refrescante" or "The Refreshing Signal."
By day, WIPC broadcasts at 1,000 watts. But to avoid interference with other stations on 1280 AM, at night it reduces power to 150 watts. It uses a non-directional antenna at all times. Programming is also heard on 250-watt FM translator W245DO at 96.9 MHz in Lake Wales.[3]