WMBV
Encyclopedia
WMBV is a radio station
broadcasting a Religious Radio format. Licensed to Dixons Mills, Alabama
, USA, the station serves the Demopolis, Alabama
, area. The station is currently owned by The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago and features programing from Salem Communications
.
The station was assigned the WMBV call letters by the Federal Communications Commission
on January 29, 1987
. While planning for the station began in 1982, WMBV began broadcasting on August 15, 1988.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
broadcasting a Religious Radio format. Licensed to Dixons Mills, Alabama
Dixons Mills, Alabama
Dixons Mills is an unincorporated community in Marengo County, Alabama, United States. The community was named for a group of mills operated by Joel B. Dixon in the 19th century. Dixons Mills has a post office utilizing the 36736 ZIP code.-History:...
, USA, the station serves the Demopolis, Alabama
Demopolis, Alabama
Demopolis is the largest city in Marengo County, Alabama, United States. The population was 7,483 at the time of the 2010 United States Census....
, area. The station is currently owned by The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago and features programing from Salem Communications
Salem Communications
Salem Communications is a U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider, and magazine and book publisher specializing in evangelical Christian and conservative political talk radio. It owns 99 commercial radio stations, 65 of which are in the top 25 markets. Salem is the fifth largest U.S....
.
The station was assigned the WMBV call letters by the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
on January 29, 1987
1987 in radio
The year 1987 in radio involved some significant events.-Events:*January 1 — WBEA-FM in Elyria, Ohio drops their "B107" top 40 format to become the second affiliate for the Satellite Music Network's "Z Rock" service, with new WCZR calls....
. While planning for the station began in 1982, WMBV began broadcasting on August 15, 1988.