WVCY-FM
| Frequency | 107.7 FM MHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | VCY America |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WVCY-TV | |
| History | |
First air date | February 26, 1964 (as WBON, date first licensed)[1] |
Former call signs | WBON (1964-1973)[1] |
Call sign meaning | Wisconsin Voice of Christian Youth |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 73059 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 43,000 watts |
| HAAT | 161 meters (528 ft) |
| Translator(s) | 94.9 W235AG (Sheboygan) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen to VCY America Live |
| Website | vcyamerica.org |
WVCY-FM (107.7 FM) is a radio station located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They are owned by VCY America and serve as the flagship affiliate of their Milwaukee-based Christian radio network. The station also has multiple translators within the state of Wisconsin and several other Midwest states.
VCY America was founded by Vic Eliason.
Programming
WVCY's programming includes Christian Talk and Teaching programming including; Crosstalk, Worldview Weekend with Brannon Howse, Grace to You with John MacArthur, In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley, Love Worth Finding with Adrian Rogers, Revive Our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, The Alternative with Tony Evans, Liberty Counsel's Faith and Freedom Report, Thru the Bible with J. Vernon McGee, Joni and Friends, Unshackled!, and Moody Radio's Stories of Great Christians.[2]
WVCY also airs a variety of vocal and instrumental traditional Christian Music (and completely disallows Christian Contemporary Music in any form, to the point outside programming is dropped if it plays it), as well as children's programming such as Ranger Bill.[2] The station also carries political debates from the state's public television networks, along with major speeches such as the State of the Union Address.
History
The station was first licensed February 26, 1964, and held the call sign WBON.[1] The station aired religious and classical music.[3][4] On June 11, 1973, the station's call sign was changed to WVCY.[1]
Translators
WVCY-FM has one direct translator located in Sheboygan, which transmits from a county-owned tower located within Taylor Park.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W235AG | 94.9 FM | Sheboygan, Wisconsin | 18 | 95 m (312 ft) | D | FMQ |
References
- ^ a b c d History Cards for WVCY-FM, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
- ^ a b "WVCY-FM Program Schedule" VCY America. September 1, 2018. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
- ^ "Stations By Format", Billboard. June 5, 1965. p. 14. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
- ^ "Stations By Format", Billboard. November 5, 1966. p. 30. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
See also
External links
- VCY America official website
- WVCY in the FCC FM station database
- WVCY in Nielsen Audio's FM station database