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WPTH

Coordinates: 38°41′50″N 88°02′13″W / 38.69722°N 88.03694°W / 38.69722; -88.03694
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WPTH
Frequency88.1 FM MHz
BrandingVCY America
Programming
FormatChristian Radio
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
July 1992[1]
Call sign meaning
With Praise To Him
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID50292
ClassA
ERP2,900 watts
HAAT61 meters (200 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitehttp://www.vcyamerica.org/

WPTH is a Christian radio station licensed to Olney, Illinois, broadcasting on 88.1 MHz FM. The station is owned by VCY America.

Programming

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WPTH'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

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The 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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010, Broadcasting & Cable, 2010. p. D-195. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WPTH". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ a b "WPTH-FM Program Schedule", VCY America. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  4. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1993, Broadcasting & Cable, 1993. p. B-113. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  5. ^ "Minutes of Special OVCF Meeting", fcc.gov. June 24, 2010. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  6. ^ Consent to Assignment, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
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38°41′50″N 88°02′13″W / 38.69722°N 88.03694°W / 38.69722; -88.03694