WGHT
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| Broadcast area | Northern New Jersey, N.Y. City Metro area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1500 kHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Oldies |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Mariana Broadcasting |
| History | |
First air date | 1964 |
Former call signs | WKER |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 40078 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1,000 watts (day only) |
Transmitter coordinates | 40°58′51.00″N 74°17′6.00″W / 40.9808333°N 74.2850000°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | ghtradio.com |
WGHT (1500 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, USA. The station, established in 1964, is currently owned by Mariana Broadcasting. WGHT broadcasts an oldies music format.[1]
History
WGHT signed on in 1964 as WKER. As WKER, WGHT served as a test market station for radio stations like 77-WABC in the 1960s. The station was assigned the call sign WGHT by the Federal Communications Commission on August 6, 1993.[2]
Awards and honors
The station has been an NAB Marconi Radio Award finalist, NAB Crystal Radio Award finalist, and has received Associated Press News Awards. WGHT's local sports department has won dozens of awards for their sports coverage and broadcasts. WGHT's news department has been honored with awards from the Associated Press and the New Jersey Broadcasters Association. WGHT's General Manager is John Silliman, Program Director is Jimmy Howes and the News Director is Deb Valentine. WGHT Radio has a long history of being a launching-pad for Syndicated, as well as, New York City Radio Talent. Dozens of legendary on-air personalities have work at WGHT Radio.
Current On-Air Talent
On-air personalities include The WGHT Morning Show Hosts Jimmy Howes & Greta LaTona, PM Drive Host Art Rooney, Mid Morning Host Teisha Bader, and Mid-Day Host John Silliman. Other on air talent includes Tommy DeAngelo, Pat Murphy, Rich Appel, Lew White, John Esposito, Rich McCarthy and Jimmy Sturr.
Current News Reporters
Deb Valentine, Cindy Weightman, Michael Forte, Scott Pringle, Kelly Dillon, Matt Kuhlmeier, and Lisa Voyticki.
References
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved June 21, 2009.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved June 21, 2009.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID WGHT ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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