WDOH
 | This articleneeds additional citations forverification.(November 2007) |
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| Broadcast area | Lima, Ohio |
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| Frequency | 107.1MHz |
| Branding | Fun 107.1 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WCIT,WEGE,WFGF,WWSR | |
| History | |
First air date | December1972 |
Call signmeaning | WDelphosOHio |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 70436 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 3,300watts |
| HAAT | 91 meters (299 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | fun1071 |
WDOH( "Fun 107.1" ) is a commercialAmericanFMradio stationlicensed toDelphosoperating at 107.1 MHz with aclassic hitsformat. Its studios are located in Delphos and offices are located inLima, Ohiowith transmitter located inDelphosbetween Van Wert and Lima.
History
[edit]WDOHwas signed on in December 1972 by Tri-County Broadcasting. Originally with an automated music package entitled "Hitparade" produced byDrake-ChenaultEnterprises. In 1980 theadult contemporaryformat switched to locally produced automation tapes prior to its switch in 1989 to aCountryformat. At the time of its founding, the station served the greater Delphos,Fort JenningsandMiddle Pointarea with local news and sporting events. Its original studios and offices were located inside the original Commercial Bank building in downtown Delphos.
In the mid-'70s, Tri-County Broadcasting sold the FM outlet to Vogel Roach, Incorporated, who in the late 1980s tweaked the format to resemble more of aClassic Countryformat, competing againstJacor's owned and operatedWIMTin Lima. In 2001 Vogel Roach purchased the station's first automation system replacing the original reel to reel system (nicknamed "The Demon" ) home built by original engineer and co-founder Ray Tanner. WDOH had been one of the last operations in the United States to operate on areel to reelformat.
In 2005, Maverick Media of Lima, who earlier that year had purchased CountryWFGF,Top 40WZOQ,Classic HitsWUZZand UrbanWLJM,purchased the country outlet and flipped it to an all-Christmas musicstation, making it the area's first all-Christmas station On December 26, a new format was unveiled as the station took on a Soft Adult Contemporary format to protect new sister-owned country WFGF.
On April 1, 2014, WDOH changed their format from soft AC to classic hits, branded as "Fun 107.1".
Programming
[edit]WDOH is programmed by Phil Austin who was previously Director of Operations for Clear Channel in Lima over WIMT, WLWD, WMLX, WBUK, WZRX and WIMA as well as the ABN network.
WDOH recently transitioned to an entertainment based AC with the anchor morning showBob and Sheri,who were on sister station WZOQ for nearly 10 years. The show gained the top-rated position in the market and stayed there for nearly five consecutive years.[citation needed]Former morning hostBob Ulmremains in the seat as News Director for all five stations in the cluster joining Sports Director Rick Burgei.
WDOH moved morning show co-host Jeff Wittler into the mid-day position where he runs his "Stress Free Workday" with insightful tips for living healthier, working better and being happier.[citation needed]
WDOH maintains the services of Lima radio veteran Jim Edwards (also known as Diesel) as part-time and fill ins. Jim currently anchors weekend duty at WDOH and other Maverick Media properties including 92.1 The Frog, 93.1 The Fan, 104.9 The Eagle, and 940 WCIT. Jim's long list of call letters in addition to his current stations include WLSR, WBUK, WIMA, WIMT, WMLX, WYRX, WZRX, WIMT, WUZZ, WLJM, and various others.
WDOH recently hired Sandy Bennett to serve as fill in and part-time staff. Sandy has been on the air in Columbus at AC powerhouse WSNY along with nights in Cleveland at WMJI and co-host mornings at KODA Houston for nearly 10 years.
WDOH also addedJohn Teshfor afternoon drive andDelilahweeknights from 7 p.m.-midnight. The station also airsYour Weekend with Jim Brickman.Brickman works forWDOKin Cleveland and other various AC stations throughout the country. The show airs on Saturdays following John Tesh.
WDOH is the sports broadcast arm for Delphos Jefferson and Delphos Saint Johns sports. The station airsScott Shannonon Sundays from 12-4 pm
Effective July 1, 2013, Childers Media Group LLC purchased WDOH with the Lima cluster of Maverick Media LLC at a price of $2.1 million. They moved its offices and studios from its Cable Rd. location to 57 Town Square in downtown Lima on September 18, 2013.
Effective February 15, 2018, Childers Media sold WDOH and four sister stations to Woof Boom Radio for $2.425 million.
Previous logo
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(WDOH's logo under previous soft AC format)
External links
[edit]- WDOH official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 70436 (WDOH)in theFCCLicensing and Management System
- WDOHinNielsen Audio's FM station database
40°49′55″N84°21′11″W/ 40.832°N 84.353°W
- ^"Facility Technical Data for WDOH".Licensing and Management System.Federal Communications Commission.