WCMD-FM
WGLY-FM
Radio station in Vermont, United States
WGLY-FM (91.5 MHz, "The Light") is a Christian radio station licensed to Bolton, Vermont, serving the Burlington, Vermont area. The station is owned by Christian Ministries, Inc.[4]
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| Broadcast area | Burlington-Plattsburgh |
| Frequency | 91.5 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | The Light |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian radio |
| Subchannels | HD2: Air1 |
| Affiliations |
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| Ownership | |
| Owner | Christian Ministries, Inc. |
| WCKJ, WCMD-FM, WCMK, WFTF, WGLV | |
| History | |
First air date | 1996[1] |
Former call signs | WCMK (1996–1999)[2] |
| Technical information[3] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 11084 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 1,000 watts |
| HAAT | 285 meters (935 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 44°21′53.1″N 72°55′50.4″W |
| Translator(s) | See § Translators |
| Repeater(s) | See § Stations |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | thelightradio |
The Light Radio Network's programming includes Christian talk and teaching and Christian music. Christian talk and teaching shows heard on The Light Radio network include; Mornings with Shawn, The Gail Robbins Show, Saturday's With Susan, The Brant Hansen Show, Turning Point with David Jeremiah, Truth for Life with Alistair Begg, Enjoying Everyday Life with Joyce Meyer, Insight For Living with Chuck Swindoll, Joni and Friends, Focus On The Family, and In The Market with Janet Parshall.[5] The Light Radio Network also carries Air 1 programming on WGLY-FM HD2, and repeaters.[6]
The Light Radio Network is also heard on five other full powered stations in Vermont, as well as four low powered translators.[7]
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | Facility ID | Power (W) |
ERP (W) |
Height m (ft) |
Class | Transmitter coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCMD-FM | 89.9 FM (HD) | Barre, Vermont | 11085 | — | 1,500 | 172 m (564 ft) | A | 44°7′37″N 72°28′31.3″W |
| WFAD | 1490 AM | Middlebury, Vermont | 53612 | 1,000 (unlimited) | — | — | C | 43°59′57.22″N 73°9′33.42″W |
| WCMK | 91.9 FM | Putney, Vermont | 88180 | — | 80 | 231 m (758 ft) | A | 42°58′28.2″N 72°36′10.3″W |
| WCKJ | 90.5 FM | St. Johnsbury, Vermont | 76054 | — | 1,000 | 225 m (738 ft) | C3 | 44°24′40.2″N 71°58′11.3″W |
| WGLG | 89.9 FM | Swanton, Vermont | 172444 | — | 225 | −5 m (−16 ft) | A | 44°55′2.1″N 73°7′25.4″W |
| WGLV | 91.7 FM | Woodstock, Vermont | 82833 | — | 100 | 694 m (2,277 ft) | A | 43°38′22.2″N 72°50′10.3″W |
Translators
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W216CB | 91.1 FM | Ascutney, Vermont | 89943 | 10 | 612.5 m (2,010 ft) | D | 43°26′15″N 72°27′6″W | LMS | Relays WGLV |
| W220AX | 91.9 FM | Ludlow, Vermont | 11099 | 10 | 16 m (52 ft) | D | 43°22′4.2″N 72°40′49.3″W | LMS | Relays WGLY-FM & HD1 |
| W266CU | 101.1 FM | Middlebury, Vermont | 154466 | 80 | 0 m (0 ft) | D | 43°59′57.4″N 73°9′33″W | LMS | Relays WFAD |
| W243AE | 96.5 FM | Orleans, Vermont | 11086 | 10 | 182.5 m (599 ft) | D | 44°46′1.1″N 72°8′59.3″W | LMS | Relays WCMD-FM & HD1 |
| W242AG | 96.3 FM | Quechee, Vermont | 84028 | 4 | 121 m (397 ft) | D | 43°39′15.3″N 72°21′30.3″W | LMS | Relays WGLV |
WGLY-FM began broadcasting in 1996, holding the call sign WCMK.[1][2] The station's call sign was changed to WGLY-FM in 1999.[2]
WGLG was formerly WNGF, owned by Northeast Gospel Broadcasting; in August 2013, Christian Ministries reached a deal to acquire WNGF.[8] Upon the deal's completion on April 15, 2014,[9] WNGF's call letters were changed to WGLG.[10][11]
WFAD was formerly owned by Northeast Broadcasting; in December 2022, Christian Ministries agreed to acquire the station.[12] Following the deal's completion in February 2023, WFAD was expected to switch from carrying Northeast's The Point network to The Light.[13]
- Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1998, Broadcasting & Cable, 1998. p. D-450. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- "Facility Technical Data for WGLY-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- FM Query Results: WGLY-FM, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- "Air 1 Radio", The Light Radio Network. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
- "VT, TX Noncomm FMs, FL, WI Translators Sold; Lotus Buys KMJE/Sacramento". All Access. September 3, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- "Consummation Notice". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. April 16, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
- "Media Bureau Call Sign Actions" (PDF). Federal Communications Commission. September 10, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
- "Media Bureau Call Sign Actions" (PDF). Federal Communications Commission. September 10, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
- Venta, Lance (December 16, 2022). "Station Sales Week of 12/16". RadioInsight. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- "Deal Digest: Civic Media Enters Two More Wisconsin Markets". Inside Radio. February 24, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- The Light Radio Network's official website
- ‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› WGLY in the FCC FM station database
- WGLY in Nielsen Audio's FM station database