WEWN

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WEWN
Broadcast areaNationwide
Frequency 12050 kHz and 15610 kHz
BrandingEternal Word Network
Programming
Language(s) English
Spanish
Format Catholic Christian radio
Ownership
Owner Eternal Word Television Network
History
First air date
December 28, 1992;31 years ago (1992-12-28)
Call sign meaning
Worldwide Eternal Word Network
Technical information
Power 250,000 watts (authorized for 500,000 watts)
Transmitter coordinates
33°30′13″N86°28′27″W / 33.50361°N 86.47417°W / 33.50361; -86.47417
Links
Website www.ewtn.com/radio

WEWN is the shortwave radio outlet of the EWTN, a large Roman Catholic international broadcaster based in Irondale, Alabama. It was launched by Mother Angelica on December 28, 1992. [1] WEWN broadcasts from the city of Vandiver, Alabama, in the vicinity of the Birmingham metro area. [2] There are four transmitters capable of 500 kilowatts each, but are run no higher than 250 kW.

Contents

On March 30, 2008, EWTN ceased all shortwave transmissions to North America and expanded its English language coverage of WEWN to India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Spanish Language coverage was also expanded to Cuba, South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Previously WEWN only broadcast to North America, Latin America, Africa and Europe.

The station currently transmits English programming to Africa, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, India on SW, and Spanish programming to South America, the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America, via satellite Galaxy 15 at 133°W. [3] [4] Programming is similar to that of the network's television channel.

On August 31, 2021 EWTN announces that nine million more listeners in the Chicago market and beyond will have the ability to tune into EWTN Radio’s programs, through an affiliation with WNDZ. [5] EWTN Radio programming is also available on The Station of the Cross network of AM and FM stations in upstate New York.

Frequencies and affiliates

Shortwave broadcasts air on 12050 kHz and 15610 kHz. [6] Additionally, several American AM and FM stations across the country carry the network's programs. [7]

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References

  1. "A Signal for the New Evangelization". National Catholic Register. 2012-12-28.
  2. "Technical Profile: WEWN". www.almediapage.info. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
  3. "Radio Shortwave Frequency Guide". www.ewtn.com. 2021-03-28.
  4. "EWTN Radio Católica Mundial". 18 February 2021.
  5. "EWTN Global Catholic Radio Now Available In All of Chicagoland and Beyond". 31 August 2021.
  6. Shortwave radio frequencies ETWN.com
  7. AM/FM affiliate list EWTN.com