WGCA

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WGCA
Broadcast area
Frequency 88.5 MHz
Programming
Format Contemporary Christian music
Ownership
OwnerGreat Commission Broadcasting Corporation
History
First air date
September 21, 1987;37 years ago (1987-09-21) [1]
Former call signs
WGCA-FM (1986–2023)
Call sign meaning
"We're God's Christian Alternative"
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 24944
Class B
ERP 40,000 watts
HAAT 137 meters (449 ft)
Links
Public license information
Website www.wgca.org

WGCA (88.5 FM) is a local Christian radio station in Quincy, Illinois. The station airs a contemporary Christian music format, and serves the areas of Quincy, Illinois, Hannibal, Missouri, and Keokuk, Iowa.

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History

Started in 1987 as a cable radio station called Sunshine Radio, WGCA grew and was soon established as a full-fledged broadcast radio station.

Over the course of its history, WGCA has sponsored a number of events and concerts in the Quincy area. In its early years, it welcomed artists like Rebecca St. James and Todd Agnew. From 2005 to 2007, WGCA-FM was the primary local sponsor for SHOUTfest, which is a group of traveling contemporary Christian artists. These day-long concerts were held at Quincy's Clatt Adams Park. In the 2010s, they brought artists like Casting Crowns, Skillet, Newsboys, and For King & Country.

In addition to concerts, WGCA has also been active in bringing special events like March For Jesus and MixFest.

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References

  1. WGCA-FM: Our History WGCA. Accessed December 10, 2018
  2. "Facility Technical Data for WGCA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.

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