WPTH is a Christian radio station licensed to Olney, Illinois, broadcasting on 88.1 MHz FM. The station is owned by VCY America.
| Frequency | 88.1 FM MHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | VCY America |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | July 1992[1] |
Call sign meaning | With Praise To Him |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 50292 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 2,900 watts |
| HAAT | 61 meters (200 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | http://www.vcyamerica.org/ |
Programming
editWPTH's programming includes Christian Talk and Teaching programming including; Crosstalk, Worldview Weekend with Brannon Howse, Grace to You with John MacArthur, In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley, Love Worth Finding with Adrian Rogers, Revive Our Hearts with Nancy Leigh DeMoss, The Alternative with Tony Evans, Liberty Council's Faith and Freedom Report, Thru the Bible with J. Vernon McGee, Joni and Friends, Unshackled!, and Moody Radio's Stories of Great Christians.[3]
WPTH also airs a variety of vocal and instrumental traditional Christian Music, as well as children's programming such as Ranger Bill.[3]
History
editThe station began broadcasting in July 1992.[1] The station was owned by Olney Voice of Christian Faith and aired a Christian format.[4][1] In 2011, the station was donated to VCY America.[5][6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010, Broadcasting & Cable, 2010. p. D-195. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WPTH". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ a b "WPTH-FM Program Schedule", VCY America. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1993, Broadcasting & Cable, 1993. p. B-113. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ "Minutes of Special OVCF Meeting", fcc.gov. June 24, 2010. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ Consent to Assignment, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
External links
edit- VCY America official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 50292 (WPTH) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WPTH in Nielsen Audio's FM station database