WYHA

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WYHA
Broadcast area Grand Rapids metropolitan area
Frequency 102.9 MHz
Programming
Format Christian
Network Bible Broadcasting Network
Ownership
Owner Bible Broadcasting Network, Inc.
History
First air date
1960
Former call signs
WFUR-FM (1960–2020)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 22918
Class B
ERP 50,000 watts
HAAT 150 meters (490 ft)
Links
Public license information
Website bbn1.bbnradio.org/english/

WYHA (102.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting the Bible Broadcasting Network in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.

History

Originally WFUR-FM and the sister station to WFUR, the station was constructed on the AM tower site in 1960. The primary reason for construction of WFUR-FM was the early morning and night time audience that WFUR could not reach because at that time, WFUR was only allowed daylight operation (sunrise to sunset). WFUR-FM was the third FM station in the Grand Rapids market. Through the years, WFUR-FM increased power as opportunities became available. The final increase took place in 1983. Agreements were signed with other 102.9 FM stations in Ann Arbor and Milwaukee to accept any interference caused by each of them going to 50,000 watts. WFUR-FM constructed a new, taller 635-foot (194 m) with the antenna at a height above average terrain of 490 ft., and installed a new transmitter (Continental) at that time.

Effective May 11, 2020, WFUR-FM was sold to the Bible Broadcasting Network, and the station changed its call sign to WYHA. As WYHA began carrying Bible Broadcasting Network programming, its former programming continued to air on WFUR and its translator at 92.9 FM.

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  1. "Facility Technical Data for WYHA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.

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