WPEL-FM
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| Broadcast area | Scranton, Pennsylvania Binghamton, New York Elmira, New York |
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| Frequency | 96.5 (MHz) |
| Programming | |
| Format | Religious |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Montrose Broadcasting Corp. |
| History | |
Call sign meaning | We Proclaim Everlasting Life |
| Technical information | |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°51′16.30″N 75°51′48.70″W / 41.8545278°N 75.8635278°W |
| Translator(s) | 91.7 (Elmira, NY) 92.1 (Sayre, PA) 94.7 (Endicott, NY) 106.3 (Binghamton, NY) |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.wpel.org |
WPEL is a religious radio station in Montrose, Pennsylvania. It is a non-commercial, listener-supported radio station owned and operated by the Montrose Broadcasting Corporation, a non-profit organization founded by W. Douglas Roe.
History
WPEL-AM, a 1,000 watt daytime station at 800 AM, has been on the air since May 30, 1953. It broadcasts gospel music from 6:00 a.m. to sunset.
WPEL-FM, at 96.5 FM, began broadcasting on June 5, 1961. At 57,000 watts, it is one of the region's most powerful radio stations. Located about halfway between Scranton, Pennsylvania and Binghamton, New York, WPEL-FM serves a potential audience of more than 800,000 listeners in 16 counties of Northeastern Pennsylvania and New York’s Southern Tier. It broadcasts a blended format of Bible teaching programs, inspirational music and newscasts.
WPEL-FM began streaming their programming on the world-wide-web on April 17, 2008.
Programming
The primary announcers of WPEL-FM are Larry Souder, Lloyd Sheldon, Aaron Griggs, David MacFadden and Brenda Sheridan.
Ownership
The Montrose Broadcasting Corporation also owns and operates radio stations WPGM-AM/FM in Danville, Pennsylvania and WBGM-FM in New Berlin, Pennsylvania.
Translators
In addition to the main transmitter, WPEL is relayed on 4 translators to widen its broadcast area.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
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| W219CE | 91.7 FM | Elmira, New York | 55 | D | FMQ |
| W221AS | 92.1 FM | Sayre, Pennsylvania | 8 | D | FMQ |
| W234BT | 94.7 FM | Endicott, New York | 250 | D | FMQ |
| W292DL | 106.3 FM | Binghamton, NY | 14 | D | FMQ |
External links
- WPEL-FM official website
- WPEL in the FCC FM station database
- Template:FML
- WPEL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- List of "grandfathered" FM radio stations in the U.S.
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