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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WXFN
| name = WMUN
| image = WMUN 92.5 FM 1340 AM logo.png
| city = [[Muncie, Indiana]]
| city = [[Muncie, Indiana]]
| area = [[Muncie, Indiana|Muncie]]-[[Marion, Indiana|Marion]]
| area = [[Delaware County, Indiana]]
| branding = '''''Muncie's Sports Station 92.5 FM 1340 AM'''''
| branding = ''WMUN 92.5 FM and 1340 AM''
| frequency = 1340 [[Hertz|kHz]]
| slogan =
| translator = {{Radio Relay|92.5|W223CZ|Muncie}}
| frequency = 1340 [[kHz]]
| translator = 92.5 (Muncie)
| repeater =
| repeater =
| airdate = 1978
| airdate = {{start date and age|1926|11}} (as WLBC)
| format = [[Sports radio|Sports]]
| format = [[Talk radio|Talk]]; [[Sports radio|sports]]
| power = 1,000 [[watt]]s unlimited
| power = 1,000 [[watt]]s
| class = C
| class = C
| facility_id = 17601
| facility_id = 17601
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| coordinates = {{coord|40|9|42.00|N|85|22|41.00|W|region:US_type:city}}
| coordinates = {{coord|40|9|42.00|N|85|22|41.00|W|region:US-IN_type:landmark}}
| callsign_meaning =
| callsign_meaning = Muncie
| former_callsigns =
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|WLBC (1926–1996)|WXFN (1996–2022)}}
| affiliations = [[Citadel Media|ABC Radio]], [[Fox Sports Radio]]
| affiliations = {{ubl|[[Fox News Radio]]|[[Fox Sports Radio]]|[[List of Indianapolis Colts broadcasters|Indianapolis Colts Radio Network]]|[[List of Indiana Pacers broadcasters|Indiana Pacers Radio Network]]}}
| owner = Woof Boom Radio Muncie License LLC
| owner = Woof Boom Radio Muncie License LLC
| licensee =
| licensee =
| sister_stations = [[WHBU]]
| sister_stations = [[WBKQ]], [[WERK]], [[WHBU]], [[WLBC-FM]], [[WMXQ]]
| webcast = {{listen live|https://www.wxfn.com}}
| webcast = {{listen live|https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/WMUN}}
| website = [http://wxfn.com/ wxfn.com]
| website = {{URL|https://www.wmunmuncie.com/}}
}}
}}


'''WXFN''' (1340 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting a [[sports radio|sports]] format. Licensed to [[Muncie, Indiana]], United States, the station serves the Muncie-Marion area. The station is currently owned by Woof Boom Radio Muncie License LLC and features programming from [[Citadel Media|ABC Radio]], [[Fox Sports Radio]] and local programming shows and High School Sports.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WXFN |title=WXFN Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>
'''WMUN''' (1340 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Muncie, Indiana]], and serving [[Delaware County, Indiana]]. It broadcasts a [[Talk radio|talk]] and [[sports radio|sports]] [[radio format]] and is owned by Woof Boom Radio Muncie License LLC. WMUN features programming from [[Fox Sports Radio]]. The station airs some local talk programming in the morning, and a local hour of sports talk is heard weekdays at 4 p.m. WMUN is the [[flagship (broadcasting)|flagship station]] for [[Ball State University]] women's basketball and carries games from the [[Indianapolis Colts]] and [[Indiana Pacers]]. On Friday nights in the fall, WMUN carries local [[high school football]].


WMUN is powered at 1,000 [[watt]]s [[omnidirectional antenna|non-directional]].<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?sr=Y&s=C&call=wmun&nav=home Radio-Locator.com/WMUN]</ref> Programming is also heard on 170 watt [[FM translator]] W223CZ at 92.5 [[Hertz|MHz]].<ref>[https://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?list=0&status=0&facid=201636 FCC.gov/W223CZ]</ref>
Originally called WLBC (AM), the station had a [[middle of the road (music)|middle of the road]] and full service format. That [[call sign]] is still used at 104.1 FM. The WLBC calls were also used on UHF Channel 49 as a commercial TV station until the 1970s, when it became public television station [[WIPB]].

==History==
In November 1926, the station first [[sign-on|signed on]] the air. The original [[call sign]] was WLBC.<ref>[https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1949/Radio-BC-YB-1949-B&W.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1949] page 124, [[Broadcasting & Cable]]</ref> It was originally powered at 250 watts and was owned by The Tri-City Radio Corporation. WLBC was a [[CBS News Radio|CBS Radio]] [[Network affiliate]], carrying its dramas, comedies, sports and news during the "[[Golden Age of Radio]]". In the 1950s, when network programming moved from radio to television, WLBC switched to a [[full service radio|full service]], [[middle of the road (music)|middle of the road]] (MOR) format of popular adult music, news and sports.

WLBC's call sign was changed to WXFN on October 2, 1996,<ref name="fcc-callsigns">{{cite web |title=Call Sign History (WMUN) |url=https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=17601&Callsign=WMUN |website=CDBS Public Access |publisher=[[Federal Communications Commission]] |access-date=May 22, 2022}}</ref> in conjunction with the move from a [[country music]] format to [[sports radio]].<ref name="mst-wlbctowxfn">{{cite news |title=Format Changes |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1996-10.pdf |access-date=May 22, 2022 |work=The M Street Journal |date=October 2, 1996 |page=1}}</ref> The WLBC call letters are still used by co-owned [[WLBC-FM]] at 104.1 FM. The WLBC call sign was also used on UHF channel 49 as a commercial TV station until 1971, when WLBC-TV became public television station [[WIPB]].

As a sports station, WXFN initially relied on programming from [[SportsMap|One on One Sports]].<ref name="mst-wlbctowxfn"/> In 2011, the station ended a 10-year affiliation with [[ESPN Radio]] and joined [[Fox Sports Radio]]; the move was in part prompted by concerns that obligations to carry ESPN Radio's national play-by-play broadcasts would interfere with WXFN's ability to air local sports.<ref name="aa-wxfnespntofox">{{cite news |title=WXFN/Muncie Drops ESPN Radio, Adds Fox Sports Radio |url=https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/89371/wxfn-muncie-drops-espn-radio-adds-fox-sports-radio |access-date=May 22, 2022 |work=All Access |date=March 30, 2011 |language=en}}</ref>

The call sign was changed to WMUN on May 16, 2022.<ref name="fcc-callsigns"/> Following the change, the station began airing promos announcing that it was "building a new radio station for Muncie and Delaware County".<ref>{{Cite web |title=WXFN Building Something New For Muncie |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/225910/wxfn-building-something-new-for-muncie/ |access-date=May 17, 2022 |website=RadioInsight |language=en-US}}</ref> In late 2022, WMUN began adding local talk programming to its lineup and marketing as "The Talk of Muncie", while retaining some sports programming.<ref name="mj-wxfntowmun">{{cite news |last1=Rhodes |first1=Mike |title=New Radio Station WMUN is the ‘Talk of Muncie’ |url=https://www.munciejournal.com/2023/01/wmunradio/ |access-date=January 16, 2023 |work=Muncie Journal |date=January 13, 2023}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://cdbs.recnet.com/corres/?doc=62722 FCC History Cards for WMUN]
{{AM station data|WXFN}}
{{AM station data|17601|WMUN}}
*{{FMQ|W275AJ}}
*{{FCC-LMS-Facility|201636|W223CZ}}
*{{FXL|W275AJ}}
*{{FXL|W223CZ}}


{{Muncie-Marion Radio}}
{{Muncie-Marion Radio}}
{{News/Talk Radio Stations in Indiana}}
{{Sports Radio Stations in Indiana}}
{{Sports Radio Stations in Indiana}}


[[Category:Talk radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Sports radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Sports radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Muncie, Indiana|XFN]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Muncie, Indiana|MUN]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1978]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1926]]
[[Category:CBS Sports Radio stations]]
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Latest revision as of 18:57, 5 January 2025

WMUN
Broadcast areaDelaware County, Indiana
Frequency1340 kHz
BrandingWMUN 92.5 FM and 1340 AM
Programming
FormatTalk; sports
Affiliations
Ownership
OwnerWoof Boom Radio Muncie License LLC
WBKQ, WERK, WHBU, WLBC-FM, WMXQ
History
First air date
November 1926; 98 years ago (1926-11) (as WLBC)
Former call signs
  • WLBC (1926–1996)
  • WXFN (1996–2022)
Call sign meaning
Muncie
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID17601
ClassC
Power1,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
40°9′42.00″N 85°22′41.00″W / 40.1616667°N 85.3780556°W / 40.1616667; -85.3780556
Translator(s)92.5 W223CZ (Muncie)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.wmunmuncie.com

WMUN (1340 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Muncie, Indiana, and serving Delaware County, Indiana. It broadcasts a talk and sports radio format and is owned by Woof Boom Radio Muncie License LLC. WMUN features programming from Fox Sports Radio. The station airs some local talk programming in the morning, and a local hour of sports talk is heard weekdays at 4 p.m. WMUN is the flagship station for Ball State University women's basketball and carries games from the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers. On Friday nights in the fall, WMUN carries local high school football.

WMUN is powered at 1,000 watts non-directional.[2] Programming is also heard on 170 watt FM translator W223CZ at 92.5 MHz.[3]

History

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In November 1926, the station first signed on the air. The original call sign was WLBC.[4] It was originally powered at 250 watts and was owned by The Tri-City Radio Corporation. WLBC was a CBS Radio Network affiliate, carrying its dramas, comedies, sports and news during the "Golden Age of Radio". In the 1950s, when network programming moved from radio to television, WLBC switched to a full service, middle of the road (MOR) format of popular adult music, news and sports.

WLBC's call sign was changed to WXFN on October 2, 1996,[5] in conjunction with the move from a country music format to sports radio.[6] The WLBC call letters are still used by co-owned WLBC-FM at 104.1 FM. The WLBC call sign was also used on UHF channel 49 as a commercial TV station until 1971, when WLBC-TV became public television station WIPB.

As a sports station, WXFN initially relied on programming from One on One Sports.[6] In 2011, the station ended a 10-year affiliation with ESPN Radio and joined Fox Sports Radio; the move was in part prompted by concerns that obligations to carry ESPN Radio's national play-by-play broadcasts would interfere with WXFN's ability to air local sports.[7]

The call sign was changed to WMUN on May 16, 2022.[5] Following the change, the station began airing promos announcing that it was "building a new radio station for Muncie and Delaware County".[8] In late 2022, WMUN began adding local talk programming to its lineup and marketing as "The Talk of Muncie", while retaining some sports programming.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WMUN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WMUN
  3. ^ FCC.gov/W223CZ
  4. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1949 page 124, Broadcasting & Cable
  5. ^ a b "Call Sign History (WMUN)". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Format Changes" (PDF). The M Street Journal. October 2, 1996. p. 1. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  7. ^ "WXFN/Muncie Drops ESPN Radio, Adds Fox Sports Radio". All Access. March 30, 2011. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  8. ^ "WXFN Building Something New For Muncie". RadioInsight. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  9. ^ Rhodes, Mike (January 13, 2023). "New Radio Station WMUN is the 'Talk of Muncie'". Muncie Journal. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
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