WGLY-FM

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WGLY-FM
The Light Radio Network logo.jpg
Broadcast area Burlington-Plattsburgh
Frequency 91.5 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingThe Light
Programming
Format Christian radio
Subchannels HD2: Air1
AffiliationsThe Light Radio Network
Salem Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerChristian Ministries, Inc.
WCKJ, WCMD-FM, WCMK, WFTF, WGLV
History
First air date
 1996 [1]
Former call signs
WCMK (1996–1999) [2]
Technical information [3]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 11084
Class C3
ERP 1,000 watts
HAAT 285 meters (935 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 44°21′53.00″N72°55′52.00″W / 44.3647222°N 72.9311111°W / 44.3647222; -72.9311111 (WGLY-FM)
Translator(s) See § Translators
Repeater(s) See § Stations
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website http://thelightradio.net/

WGLY-FM (91.5 FM, "The Light") is a Christian radio station licensed to Bolton, Vermont, serving the Burlington, Vermont area. The station is owned by Christian Ministries, Inc. [4]

Contents

Programming

The Light Radio Network's programming includes Christian Talk and Teaching and Christian music. Christian Talk and Teaching shows heard on The Light Radio network include; Mornings with Shawn, The Gail Robbins Show, Saturday's With Susan, The Brant Hansen Show, Turning Point with David Jeremiah, Truth for Life with Alistair Begg, Enjoying Everyday Life with Joyce Meyer, Insight For Living with Chuck Swindoll, Joni and Friends , Focus On The Family , and In The Market with Janet Parshall. [5] The Light Radio Network also carries Air 1 programming on WGLY-FM HD2, and repeaters. [6]

Stations

The Light Radio Network is also heard on five other full powered stations in Vermont, as well as four low powered translators. [7]

Call sign Frequency City of license Facility ID Power
(W)		 ERP
(W)		 Height
m (ft)		 Class Transmitter coordinates
WCMD-FM89.9 FM (HD) Barre, Vermont 11085 —1,500180 m (590 ft)A 44°7′32.00″N72°28′36.00″W / 44.1255556°N 72.4766667°W / 44.1255556; -72.4766667 (WCMD-FM)
WFAD 1490 AM Middlebury, Vermont 53612 1,000 (unlimited)——C 43°59′57″N73°9′35″W / 43.99917°N 73.15972°W / 43.99917; -73.15972 (WFAD)
WCMK91.9 FM Putney, Vermont 88180 —80231 m (758 ft)A 42°58′28.00″N72°36′12.00″W / 42.9744444°N 72.6033333°W / 42.9744444; -72.6033333 (WCMK)
WCKJ90.5 FM St. Johnsbury, Vermont 76054 —1,000225 m (738 ft)C3 44°24′20.00″N71°58′13.00″W / 44.4055556°N 71.9702778°W / 44.4055556; -71.9702778 (WCKJ)
WGLG89.9 FM Swanton, Vermont 172444 —225−5 m (−16 ft)A 44°55′2.00″N73°7′27.00″W / 44.9172222°N 73.1241667°W / 44.9172222; -73.1241667 (WGLG)
WGLV91.7 FM Woodstock, Vermont 82833 —100694 m (2,277 ft)A 43°38′22.00″N72°50′12.00″W / 43.6394444°N 72.8366667°W / 43.6394444; -72.8366667 (WGLV)

Translators

Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class FCC infoNotes
W216CB91.1 FM Ascutney, Vermont 8994310D LMS Relays WGLV
W220AX91.9 FM Ludlow, Vermont 1109910D LMS Relays WGLY-FM & HD1
W266CU101.1 FM Middlebury, Vermont 154466250D LMS Relays WFAD
W243AE96.5 FM Orleans, Vermont 1108610D LMS Relays WCMD-FM & HD1
W242AG96.3 FM Quechee, Vermont 840284D LMS Relays WGLV

History

WGLY-FM began broadcasting in 1996, holding the call sign WCMK. [1] [2] The station's call sign was changed to WGLY-FM in 1999. [2]

WGLG was formerly WNGF, owned by Northeast Gospel Broadcasting; in August 2013, Christian Ministries reached a deal to acquire WNGF. [8] Upon the deal's completion on April 15, 2014, [9] WNGF's call letters were changed to WGLG. [10] [11]

WFAD was formerly owned by Northeast Broadcasting; in December 2022, Christian Ministries agreed to acquire the station. [12] Following the deal's completion in February 2023, WFAD was expected to switch from carrying Northeast's The Point network to The Light. [13]

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References

  1. 1 2 Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1998 , Broadcasting & Cable, 1998. p. D-450. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WGLY-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. ↑ FM Query Results: WGLY-FM, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  5. ↑ "", The Light Radio Network. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Air 1 Radio", The Light Radio Network. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  7. ↑ "The Light", The Light Radio Network. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  8. ↑ "VT, TX Noncomm FMs, FL, WI Translators Sold; Lotus Buys KMJE/Sacramento". All Access. September 3, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Consummation Notice". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. April 16, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Media Bureau Call Sign Actions" (PDF). Federal Communications Commission. September 10, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Media Bureau Call Sign Actions" (PDF). Federal Communications Commission. September 10, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  12. ↑ Venta, Lance (December 16, 2022). "Station Sales Week of 12/16". RadioInsight. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Deal Digest: Civic Media Enters Two More Wisconsin Markets". Inside Radio. February 24, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
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