WDEC-FM

WDEC-FM

Americus, Georgia
Frequency	94.7MHz
Branding	Mix 94.7
Programming
Format	Hot adult contemporary
Affiliations	ABC Radio,Motor Racing Network
Ownership
Owner	Sumter Broadcasting Co., Inc.
Sister stations	WISK-FM
History
First air date	September 12, 1964 (at 94.3)
Former call signs	WDEC-FM (1964–1972) WIPE (1972–1981) WADZ (1981–1988)
Former frequencies	94.3 MHz (1964–1996)
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	63786
Class	C3
ERP	25,000watts
HAAT	100 meters
Transmitter coordinates	31°53′52.00″N84°18′53.00″W
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Website	americusradio

WDEC-FM(94.7FM) is aradio stationbroadcasting ahot adult contemporaryformat. It is licensed toAmericus, Georgia,United States. The station is owned by Sumter Broadcasting Co., Inc. and features programming fromABC RadioandMotor Racing Network.The station also broadcasts men's basketball games forGeorgia Southwestern State University.In 1995, the station changed from the 3 kW, 94.3 FM frequency to the more powerful 94.7 frequency.

History

The station went on the air as WDEC-FM at 94.3 MHz on September 12, 1964. In 1972 the station changed its call sign to WIPE. On February 20, 1981, the station changed its call sign to WADZ. On February 15, 1988, the station changed its call sign to the current WDEC-FM. While owned by Guest-Mattox Broadcasting, it shared call letters with WDEC-AM 1290, which was an oldies radio format for many years before going off the air in 1994 following flooding caused byTropical Storm Alberto.In late 1994, the station was sold to Sumter Broadcasting Co.

External links

• Facility details for Facility ID 63786 (WDEC-FM)in theFCCLicensing and Management System
• WDEC-FMinNielsen Audio's FM station database