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WSFW

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WSFW
Frequency1110 kHz
Programming
FormatChristian talk and teaching
AffiliationsCSN Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerCSN International
History
First air date
October 1, 1968
Call sign meaning
W Seneca Falls W
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID5391
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
Transmitter coordinates
42°54′55″N 76°46′28″W / 42.91528°N 76.77444°W / 42.91528; -76.77444
Translator(s)W296DI 107.1 MHz Seneca Falls
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.csnradio.com

WSFW (1110 kHz) is an AM radio station broadcasting a Christian talk and teaching radio format. Licensed to Seneca Falls, New York, United States, the station is currently an owned-and-operated station of CSN International.[2] Some of the national religious leaders heard on WSFW include Adrian Rogers, David Jeremiah and James Dobson.

Because AM 1110 is a clear channel frequency reserved for Class A stations WBT Charlotte and KFAB Omaha, WSFW is a daytimer and must go off the air at sunset to avoid interference. Programming is heard around the clock over a 200-watt FM translator, W296DI on 107.1 MHz.[3]

History

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On October 1, 1968, WSFW signed on the air.[4] It was owned by the Waterfalls Broadcasting Company. One month later, it added an FM counterpart, 99.3 WSFW-FM (now WFLK). The two stations simulcast a full service middle of the road format of popular music, news and sports.

In 2007, WSFW dropped its "Finger Lakes News-Talk Network" simulcast with WGVA Geneva, WCGR Canadaigua and WAUB Auburn, New York, then flipped to a travelers information format.[5]

WSFW was sold to Calvary Chapel Twin Falls on November 12, 2009.[6] The assignment of license was approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on January 12, 2010.[7] At this point, WSFW adopted its current Christian talk and teaching format, supplied by CSN International.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WSFW". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Station Search Details". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Accessed July 17, 2012
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/W296DI
  4. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1970 page B-141
  5. ^ A format change in the Finger Lakes (WSFW), Scott Fybush/Northeast Radio Watch, January 22, 2007.
  6. ^ "APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Accessed July 17, 2012
  7. ^ "APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Accessed July 17, 2012
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