WPEL-FM
| Broadcast area | |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 96.5MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian talk and teaching |
| Network | SRN News |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Montrose Broadcasting Corp. |
| WBGM,WJSA-FM,WPEL,WPGM,WPGM-FM | |
| History | |
Call signmeaning | WeProclaimEverlastingLife |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 65965 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 57,000watts |
| HAAT | 140 meters (460 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°51′16.30″N75°51′48.70″W/ 41.8545278°N 75.8635278°W |
| Translator(s) | See § Translators |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | wpel.org |
WPEL-FM(96.5MHz) is anon-commercialradio stationlicensedtoMontrose, Pennsylvania,serving theBinghamtonandWilkes-Barre-Scrantonradio markets.It is owned by Montrose Broadcasting, and airs aChristian radioformat,mixingChristian talk and teachingprograms withChristian music.Much of the programming issimulcastonsister stationWPGO820 AMinHorseheads.The stations hold periodicfundraiserson the air to support the ministry. Thestudiosare on High Street in Montrose.
WPEL-FM has aneffective radiated power(ERP) of 57,000watts.It isgrandfatheredat a higher power than would be permitted today. Most radio stations in Pennsylvania have a maximum power of 50,000 watts. Thetransmitteris offPennsylvania Route 29near Chalker Road in Montrose.[2]
National religious leaders heard on WPEL-FM and WPGO includeJim Daly,Chuck Swindoll,Alistair Begg,Michael Youssef,Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth,David Jeremiah,Joni Eareckson Tada,John MacArthurandJ. Vernon McGee.Updates fromSRN Newsare also carried.
History
[edit]WPEL, a 1,000 wattdaytimerstation, has been on the air since May 30, 1953, and has always aired Christian radio programs. It was founded by W. Douglas Roe. Eight years later, Roe received aconstruction permitto build asister station.
WPEL-FMsigned onthe air on June 5, 1961.At 57,000 watts, it is one of the region's most powerful radio stations. Located about halfway betweenScranton, PennsylvaniaandBinghamton, New York,WPEL-FM serves a potential audience of more than 800,000 listeners in 16 counties ofNortheastern Pennsylvaniaand New York'sSouthern Tier.It broadcasts a mix of Bible teaching programs, music and newscasts. Theplaylistconsists of traditionalhymns,instrumentals,worship musicand classicadultcontemporary Christian music,along withclassical musicmixed in during the station'safternoon drive.
WPEL-FM began streaming its programming on line on April 17, 2008.
The Montrose Broadcasting Corporation also owns and operates radio stationsWPGOinHorseheads, New York,WPGM-AM-FMinDanville, Pennsylvania,andWBGM-FMinNew Berlin, Pennsylvania.
Translators
[edit]In addition to the main transmitter, WPEL-FM is relayed on fourFM translatorsto widen its broadcast area.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP(W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W219CE | 91.7 FM | Elmira, New York | 89939 | 55 | D | LMS |
| W221AS | 92.1 FM | Sayre, Pennsylvania | 5200 | 8 | D | LMS |
| W234BT | 94.7 FM | Endicott, New York | 43660 | 250 | D | LMS |
| W292DL | 106.3 FM | Binghamton, New York | 43661 | 14 | D | LMS |
References
[edit]- ^"Facility Technical Data for WPEL-FM".Licensing and Management System.Federal Communications Commission.
- ^Radio-Locator.com/WPEL-FM
External links
[edit]- WPEL-FM official website
- List of "grandfathered" FM radio stations in the U.S.
- Facility details for Facility ID 65965 (WPEL-FM)in theFCCLicensing and Management System
- WPEL-FMinNielsen Audio's FM station database