WMIR
| City | Atlantic Beach, South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Myrtle Beach |
| Branding | Rejoice 1200 |
| Frequency | 1200 kHz |
| Format | Gospel |
| Power |
6,500 watts day 11 watts night |
| Class | D |
| Facility ID | 41499 |
| Transmitter coordinates | 33°50′12.00″N 78°47′3.00″W / 33.8366667°N 78.7841667°WCoordinates: 33°50′12.00″N 78°47′3.00″W / 33.8366667°N 78.7841667°W |
| Former callsigns | WMIW (1987-1997) |
| Owner | Cumberland a & a Corporation |
| Website |
WMIR "Rejoice 1200[1]" is a Urban Gospel radio station at 1200 AM licensed to Atlantic Beach, South Carolina and targeting a primarily African-American audience.
History
WMIR signed on in the late 1990s with a southern gospel format. After several years, the station changed its musical emphasis, with positive results.
Reggie Dyson, general manager of WMIR, said his station played a role in the 2002 BeachFest and planned live broadcasts from the June 2008 Beachfest, the third event of its type in the area.[1]
References
- 1 2 Steve Palisin, "Party Built on the Positive: Christian Event Brings Sports, Live Music to Town," The Sun News, Jun. 12, 2008.
External links
- Query the FCC's AM station database for WMIR
- Radio-Locator Information on WMIR
- Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for WMIR
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