WPEL-FM

WPEL-FM
Broadcast area
Frequency96.5 MHz
Programming
FormatChristian radio
NetworkSRN News
Ownership
OwnerMontrose Broadcasting Corp.
WBGM, WJSA-FM, WPEL, WPGM, WPGM-FM
History
First air date
June 5, 1961 (1961-06-05)
Call sign meaning
We Proclaim Everlasting Life
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID65965
ClassB
ERP57,000 watts
HAAT140 meters (460 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°51′16.30″N 75°51′48.70″W / 41.8545278°N 75.8635278°W / 41.8545278; -75.8635278
TranslatorSee § Translators
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewpel.org

WPEL-FM (96.5 FM) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Montrose, Pennsylvania, United States, serving the Binghamton and Wilkes-BarreScranton markets. It is owned by Montrose Broadcasting and airs a Christian format, with much of the programming simulcast on WPGO in Horseheads. The studios are on High Street in Montrose.

WPEL-FM's transmitter is off Pennsylvania Route 29 near Chalker Road in Montrose.

History

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WPEL, a 1,000 watt daytimer station, has been on the air since May 30, 1953, and has always aired Christian radio programs. It was founded by W. Douglas Roe. Eight years later, Roe received a construction permit to build a sister station.

WPEL-FM signed on the air 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 mix of Bible teaching programs, music and newscasts. The playlist consists of traditional hymns, instrumentals, worship music and classic adult contemporary Christian music, along with classical music mixed in during the station's afternoon drive.

Former logo

WPEL-FM began streaming its programming on line on April 17, 2008.

The Montrose Broadcasting Corporation also owns and operates radio stations WPGO in Horseheads, New York, WPGM-AM-FM in Danville, Pennsylvania, and WBGM-FM in New Berlin, Pennsylvania.

Translators

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In addition to the main transmitter, WPEL-FM is relayed on four FM translators to widen its broadcast area.

Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class FCC info
W219CE 91.7 FM Elmira, New York 89939 55 D LMS
W221AS 92.1 FM Sayre, Pennsylvania 5200 8 D LMS
W234BT 94.7 FM Endicott, New York 43660 250 D LMS
W292DL 106.3 FM Binghamton, New York 43661 14 D LMS

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WPEL-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
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