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For the radio station in Waterbury, Vermont, known as WGLY-FM from 1986 to 1999, see WIXM (FM).
"WGLV" redirects here. For the radio station in Hartford, Vermont, known as WGLV from 1991 to 2000, see WJKS (FM). For the television station in Easton, Pennsylvania, that operated from 1953 to 1957, see WGLV (TV).
WGLY-FM
Broadcast areaBurlington-Plattsburgh
Frequency91.5 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingThe Light
Programming
FormatChristian radio
SubchannelsHD2: Air1
Affiliations
Ownership
OwnerChristian 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 ID11084
ClassC3
ERP1,000 watts
HAAT285 meters (935 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
44°21′53.1″N 72°55′50.4″W / 44.364750°N 72.930667°W / 44.364750; -72.930667 (WGLY-FM)
Translator(s)See § Translators
Repeater(s)See § Stations
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitethelightradio.net

WGLY-FM (91.5 MHz, "The Light") is a Christian radio station licensed to Bolton, Vermont, serving the Burlington area. The station is owned by Christian Ministries, Inc.[4]

Programming

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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]

Stations

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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 / 44.12694°N 72.475361°W / 44.12694; -72.475361 (WCMD-FM)
WFAD 1490 AM Middlebury, Vermont 53612 1,000 (unlimited) — — C 43°59′57.22″N 73°9′33.42″W / 43.9992278°N 73.1592833°W / 43.9992278; -73.1592833 (WFAD)
WCMK 91.9 FM Putney, Vermont 88180 — 80 231 m (758 ft) A 42°58′28.2″N 72°36′10.3″W / 42.974500°N 72.602861°W / 42.974500; -72.602861 (WCMK)
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 / 44.411167°N 71.969806°W / 44.411167; -71.969806 (WCKJ)
WGLG 89.9 FM Swanton, Vermont 172444 — 225 −5 m (−16 ft) A 44°55′2.1″N 73°7′25.4″W / 44.917250°N 73.123722°W / 44.917250; -73.123722 (WGLG)
WGLV 91.7 FM Woodstock, Vermont 82833 — 100 694 m (2,277 ft) A 43°38′22.2″N 72°50′10.3″W / 43.639500°N 72.836194°W / 43.639500; -72.836194 (WGLV)

Translators

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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 / 43.43750°N 72.45167°W / 43.43750; -72.45167 (W216CB) 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 / 43.367833°N 72.680361°W / 43.367833; -72.680361 (W220AX) 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 / 43.999278°N 73.15917°W / 43.999278; -73.15917 (W266CU) 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 / 44.766972°N 72.149806°W / 44.766972; -72.149806 (W243AE) 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 / 43.654250°N 72.358417°W / 43.654250; -72.358417 (W242AG) LMS Relays WGLV
For WGLY-FM HD2 and WCMD-FM HD2 translators, see WFTF § Translators.

History

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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]

Previous logo

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]

References

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  1. ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1998, Broadcasting & Cable, 1998. p. D-450. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  3. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WGLY-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. ^ FM Query Results: WGLY-FM, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  5. ^ "[1]", The Light Radio Network. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  6. ^ "Air 1 Radio", The Light Radio Network. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  7. ^ "The Light", The Light Radio Network. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  8. ^ "VT, TX Noncomm FMs, FL, WI Translators Sold; Lotus Buys KMJE/Sacramento". All Access. September 3, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  9. ^ "Consummation Notice". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. April 16, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  10. ^ "Media Bureau Call Sign Actions" (PDF). Federal Communications Commission. September 10, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  11. ^ "Media Bureau Call Sign Actions" (PDF). Federal Communications Commission. September 10, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  12. ^ Venta, Lance (December 16, 2022). "Station Sales Week of 12/16". RadioInsight. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  13. ^ "Deal Digest: Civic Media Enters Two More Wisconsin Markets". Inside Radio. February 24, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
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