WAKW
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WAKW is an American
United States
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 radio station
Radio station
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 in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
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. The station plays a Christian adult contemporary format. The station is owned and operated by Pillar of Fire
Pillar of Fire Church
The Pillar of Fire International is a Christian organization founded in Denver, Colorado in 1901 by Alma White, with headquarters in Zarephath, New Jersey. The Pillar of Fire was originally incorporated as the Pentecostal Union, but changed its name to distance itself from Pentecostalism in 1915...

. It broadcasts with an effective radiated power
Effective radiated power
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 of 50,000 watt
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s.

WAKW began broadcasting in 1961. While the call letters have remained the same the station has been known by many different names including, Majesty 93 and New Life 93. In March 2008, WAKW changed its name to Star 93.3 to match its sister station Star 99.1, WAWZ
WAWZ
WAWZ is a contemporary Christian music radio station located in Zarephath, New Jersey. It is a Listener Supported/commercial radio station owned by the Pillar of Fire Church. The station's target demographic is a 25-34 year old female...

, the award winning flagship station of Pillar of Fire
Pillar of Fire Church
The Pillar of Fire International is a Christian organization founded in Denver, Colorado in 1901 by Alma White, with headquarters in Zarephath, New Jersey. The Pillar of Fire was originally incorporated as the Pentecostal Union, but changed its name to distance itself from Pentecostalism in 1915...

 Radio Network. Star 99.1 is located in Zarephath, NJ.

Current Shows / Hosts: (as of 2/26/2010)

Morning Show includes: CC Matthews, Barb Cain
Mid Day: Julie Pierce
Mid Day: Rob Lewis
Afternoons: Randy James
Evenings: John Tesh

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