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WWWA (FM)

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WWWA
Frequency95.3 MHz
BrandingReach FM
Programming
FormatChristian adult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerLight of Life Ministries, Inc.
History
First air date
April 10, 1998[1]
Technical information
Facility ID37467
ClassC2
ERP12,000 watts
HAAT205 meters (673 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
44°42′48″N 69°43′39″W / 44.71333°N 69.72750°W / 44.71333; -69.72750
Translator(s)91.3 W217CJ (Portland))
94.7 W234CG (Brunswick)
Repeater(s)88.1 WMEY (Bowdoin)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitethereachfm.com

WWWA (95.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian adult contemporary/Praise and Worship music format. Licensed to Winslow, Maine, United States. The station is owned by Light of Life Ministries, Inc.[2] The station began broadcasting April 10, 1998.[1]

On June 20, 2022, WWWA rebranded as "Reach FM".[3]

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Christian adult contemporary

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Contemporary worship music

Contemporary worship music

Contemporary worship music (CWM), also known as praise and worship music, is a defined genre of Christian music used in contemporary worship. It has developed over the past 60 years and is stylistically similar to pop music. The songs are frequently referred to as "praise songs" or "worship songs" and are typically led by a "worship band" or "praise team", with either a guitarist or pianist leading. It has become a common genre of music sung in many churches, particularly in charismatic or non-denominational Protestant churches with some Roman Catholic congregations incorporating it into their mass as well.

Winslow, Maine

Winslow, Maine

Winslow is a town and census-designated place in Kennebec County, Maine, United States, along the Kennebec River across from Waterville. The population was 7,948 at the 2020 census.

Simulcast

WWWA's programming is simulcast on 88.1 WMEY in Bowdoin, Maine.

Call sign Frequency
(MHz)		 City of license ERP
(W)		 Height
(m (ft))		 Class FCC info
WMEY 88.1 Bowdoin, Maine 50,000 39.2 m (129 ft) B FCC FM Query

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Bowdoin, Maine

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Call signs in North America

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Center frequency

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City of license

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Effective radiated power

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Watt

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Height above average terrain

Height above average terrain

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Source: "WWWA (FM)", Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, (2023, February 13th), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWWA_(FM).

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References
  1. ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999, Broadcasting & Cable, 1999. p. D-202. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
  2. ^ "WWWA Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ Maine's Worship-FM Relaunches as Reach FM Radioinsight - June 26, 2022
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