WIFA (AM)

WIFA
Broadcast areaKnoxville metropolitan area
Frequency1240 kHz
BrandingFaith 1240 AM
Programming
Format
AffiliationsSalem Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerProgressive Media, Inc.
WIJV
History
First air date
January 21, 1941 (1941-01-21)
Former call signs
  • WBIR (1941–1980)
  • WHEL (1980–1993)
  • WEZK (1993–1994)
  • WZEZ (1994)
  • WEZK (1994–1995)
  • WIMZ (1995–2000)
  • WTXM (2000–2002)
  • WJXB (2002–2004)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID61041
ClassC
Power1,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
35°57′17.3″N 83°57′3.7″W / 35.954806°N 83.951028°W / 35.954806; -83.951028
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.faith1240.com

WIFA (1240 AM, "Faith 1240 AM") is a commercial radio station in Knoxville, Tennessee. It airs a mix of Christian Contemporary music and Christian talk and teaching shows. It is owned by Progressive Media, Inc.

WIFA is powered at 1,000 watts, using a non-directional antenna. The transmitter is on Painter Avenue SW near South Concord Street.