WIWA (AM)

WIWA
Broadcast areaGreater Orlando
Frequency1270 kHz
BrandingThe Shepherd
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatChristian talk and teaching
NetworkSRN News
AffiliationsSalem Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerMarc Radio Orlando, LLC
WDVH, WHHZ, WPLL, WRZN, WTMG, WTMN
History
First air date
1957; 67 years ago (1957) (as WHIY Orlando)
Former call signs
WHIY (1957–1978)[1]
WORL (1978–1988)
WBZS (1988–1991)
WHBS (1991–1996)
WRLZ (1996–2019)[2]
Technical information[3]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID57931
ClassB
Power25,000 watts day
5,000 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
28°34′03″N 81°25′38″W / 28.56750°N 81.42722°W / 28.56750; -81.42722
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteTheSheperdRadio.com

WIWA (1270 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting a Christian talk and teaching format. Licensed to Eatonville, Florida, it serves the Greater Orlando radio market. The station is owned by Marc Radio Orlando, LLC.[4] Some of its programs are simulcast with sister station WTMN 1430 AM Gainesville. The two stations have their radio studios and offices on NW 76th Drive in Gainesville.

By day, WIWA is powered at 25,000 watts. But at night, to protect other stations on 1270 AM from interference, it reduces power to 5,000 watts. It uses a directional antenna with a four-tower array. The transmitter is on Brengle Avenue at West New Hampshire Street in Orlando.[5]

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  3. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WIWA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. ^ "Marc Radio: Our Stations". marcradiogroup.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  5. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WIWA