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WDMC (AM)

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WDMC
Broadcast areaSpace Coast
Frequency920 kHz
Programming
FormatCatholic Religious Radio
AffiliationsEWTN Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerDivine Mercy Communications
History
First air date
January 4, 1956; 68 years ago (1956-01-04)
Former call signs
WMEL (1956 - 2008)
Call sign meaning
Divine Mercy Communications
Technical information
Facility ID55005
ClassB
Power8,000 watts day
4,000 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
28°8′11″N 80°41′20″W / 28.13639°N 80.68889°W / 28.13639; -80.68889
Links
WebsiteDivineMercyRadio.com

WDMC (920 kHz) is a listener-supported AM radio station broadcasting a Catholic religious format. It is licensed to Melbourne, Florida, and serves the Space Coast. It is owned by Divine Mercy Communications. Most of the programming comes from the EWTN Radio Network. The station makes appeals to its listeners to support its ministry with donations.

By day, WDMC is powered at 8,000 watts. But to protect other stations on 920 AM, it reduces power to 4,000 watts at night. It uses a directional antenna at all times.[1] The transmitter site is on Eau Gallie Boulevard in Melbourne.[2]

History

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On January 4, 1956, the station first signed on the air. For most of its years on the air, the station had the call sign WMEL, standing for its community of license, MELbourne. It had a middle of the road format of popular music, news and sports. It was a network affiliate of CBS Radio News.

References

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  1. ^ "FCC Construction Permit". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WDMC
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