WEBL (FM)
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| Broadcast area | Memphis Metropolitan Area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 95.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 95.3 The Rebel |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 1976 (as WVIM-FM)[1] |
Former call signs | WVIM-FM (1976–2013) |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 16790 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 2,200 watts |
| HAAT | 168 meters (551 ft) |
| Translator(s) | 100.1 MHz W261CE (Southaven) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | mississippicountry.com |
WEBL (95.3 FM, "95.3 The Rebel") is a country music station licensed to Coldwater, Mississippi, United States, and serves the Memphis, Tennessee, area.
History
The station began broadcasting in 1976, holding the call sign WVIM-FM, and aired a Gospel music format.[1][3] It was owned by Tate & DeSoto County Broadcasting.[1][3] It later aired a Christian contemporary format and was branded "Victory 95.3".[4][5][6] Spanish language music aired overnights.[5][6]
In 2004, the station was sold to First Broadcasting Investment Partners for $2.1 million.[7] It adopted an oldies format and was branded "Oldies 95.3".[8][9] It was later branded "Flash 95-3".[10] In early 2008, the station adopted a country format as "95.3 The Rebel".[11] Its call sign was changed to WEBL on January 18, 2013.[12] Effective September 20, 2018, WEBL was sold to North Mississippi Media Group for $900,000.[13]
References
- ^ a b c Broadcasting Yearbook 1977, Broadcasting, 1977. p. C-115. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WEBL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ a b History Cards for WEBL, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1996, Broadcasting & Cable, 1996. p. B-231. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2003-2004, Broadcasting & Cable, 2003-2004. p. D-262. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- ^ a b "Victory 95.3 FM". WVIM-FM. Archived from the original on May 25, 2002. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". Radio Business Report. May 4, 2004. Archived from the original on June 24, 2004. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- ^ Devine, Cathy (2005). The Radio Book. 2005-2006 Edition. p. 336. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- ^ "Oldies 95.3". WVIM-FM. Archived from the original on February 9, 2006. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- ^ "The New Flash 95-3". WVIM-FM. Archived from the original on February 3, 2007. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- ^ "95.3 Memphis Flips", RadioInsight. February 21, 2008. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- ^ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- ^ "WEBL (The Rebel)/Memphis Sold", All Access Music Group. July 17, 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
External links
- 95.3 The Rebel's website
- Facility details for Facility ID 16790 (WEBL) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WEBL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database