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{{short description|Bible Broadcasting Network radio station in High Point, North Carolina}} |
{{short description|Bible Broadcasting Network radio station in High Point, North Carolina}} |
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{{Infobox radio station |
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| city = [[High Point, North Carolina]] |
| city = [[High Point, North Carolina]] |
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| country = US |
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| area = [[Piedmont Triad]] |
| area = [[Piedmont Triad]] |
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| branding = |
| branding = |
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| frequency = 95.5 [[Megahertz|MHz]] |
| frequency = 95.5 [[Megahertz|MHz]] |
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| translators = {{Radio Relay|96.7|W244BB|[[Princeton, West Virginia]]}} |
| translators = {{Radio Relay|96.7 MHz|W244BB|[[Princeton, West Virginia|Princeton, WV]]}} |
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| airdate = {{start date and age|1947|11|p=y}} |
| airdate = {{start date and age|1947|11|p=y}} |
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| format = |
| format = [[Christian talk and teaching]] |
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| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s |
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s |
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| haat = {{convert|159|m|ft|sp=us}} |
| haat = {{convert|159|m|ft|sp=us}} |
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| class = C1 |
| class = C1 |
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| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]] |
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| facility_id = 5164 |
| facility_id = 5164 |
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| callsign_meaning = ''[[High Point Enterprise]]'' (former newspaper owner) |
| callsign_meaning = {{ubl|''[[High Point Enterprise]]'' (former newspaper owner)|"Where His Praises Echo" ([[backronym]])}} |
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| affiliations = |
| affiliations = |
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| owner = [[Bible Broadcasting Network]] |
| owner = [[Bible Broadcasting Network]] |
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| licensee = |
| licensee = |
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| sister_stations = |
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| webcast = |
| webcast = {{listenlive|http://www.bbnradio.org/jwplayer/players/browsers/english.htm}} |
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| website = |
| website = {{URL|http://www.bbnradio.org}} |
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'''WHPE-FM''' (95.5 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is |
'''WHPE-FM''' (95.5 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is an [[FM radio|FM]] [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to [[High Point, North Carolina]], and serving the [[Piedmont Triad]] region of [[North Carolina]], including [[Greensboro, North Carolina|Greensboro]] and [[Winston-Salem]]. The station broadcasts a [[Christian talk and teaching]] [[radio format]] and is owned by the [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]]-based [[Bible Broadcasting Network]], which has Christian stations around the U.S. National religious leaders heard on WHPE-FM include [[Adrian Rogers]], [[Chuck Swindoll]], [[Joni Eareckson Tada]] and [[J. Vernon McGee]]. |
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WHPE-FM has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 100,000 [[watt]]s, the maximum for non-[[grandfather clause|grandfathered]] FM stations. In addition, it feeds a network of [[FM translator]] stations in North Carolina, [[Virginia]] and [[West Virginia]]. |
WHPE-FM has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 100,000 [[watt]]s, the maximum for non-[[grandfather clause|grandfathered]] FM stations. In addition, it feeds a network of [[FM translator]] stations in North Carolina, [[Virginia]] and [[West Virginia]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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WHPE-FM signed on in November 1947, months after its AM counterpart, WHPE (1070). That makes WHPE-FM one of the oldest FM stations in North Carolina. Both stations were originally owned by the ''[[High Point Enterprise]]'' daily newspaper,<ref name=rdu>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.com/rdurw/fm.html|title=Raleigh-Durham FM Dial|access-date=April 27, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030201081556/http://www.geocities.com/rdurw/fm.html|archive-date=February 1, 2003}}</ref> from which the stations derived their [[call sign]]. |
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The newspaper sold the stations in 1953. The stations aired Christian programming in the 1960s. For a brief time in the early 1970s, they switched to [[contemporary hit radio|Top 40]] hits. The [[Bible Broadcasting Network]] acquired WHPE-AM-FM in October 1974, as the network's second station. |
The newspaper sold the stations in 1953. The stations aired Christian programming in the 1960s. For a brief time in the early 1970s, they switched to [[contemporary hit radio|Top 40]] hits. The [[Bible Broadcasting Network]] acquired WHPE-AM-FM in October 1974, as the network's second station; the price was $650,000.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36837244/|date=July 1, 1974|work=High Point Enterprise|title=Religious Group Buys WHPE|access-date=October 6, 2019|page=1B}}</ref> |
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<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.radiodiscussions.com/showthread.php?458161-Greensboro-High-Point-radio-dial-1972 |title=Greensboro/High Point radio dial 1972 |author=lumper5 |publisher=Radio Discussions |date=2005-12-29 |access-date=2016-01-16 }} |
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</ref> The price was $650,000.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/36837244/|date=July 1, 1974|work=High Point Enterprise|title=Religious Group Buys WHPE|access-date=October 6, 2019|page=1B}}</ref> |
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On October 28, 1986, just before a fund-raiser, the WHPE studios were damaged by an [[arson]] fire. The AM station was later sold and now broadcasts Christian programming in [[Spanish-language|Spanish]] as [[WGOS]]. |
On October 28, 1986, just before a fund-raiser, the WHPE studios were damaged by an [[arson]] fire. The AM station was later sold and now broadcasts Christian programming in [[Spanish-language|Spanish]] as [[WGOS]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{official website|http://www.bbnradio.org/}} |
* {{official website|http://www.bbnradio.org/}} |
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*{{FM station data|WHPE}} |
* {{FM station data|5164|WHPE-FM}} |
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{{Piedmont Triad Radio}} |
{{Piedmont Triad Radio}} |
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Broadcast area | Piedmont Triad |
Frequency | 95.5 MHz |
Programmierung | |
Format | Christian talk and teaching |
Ownership | |
Owner | Bible Broadcasting Network |
History | |
First air date | November 1947 |
Call sign meaning |
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Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 5164 |
Class | C1 |
ERP | 100,000 watts |
HAAT | 159 meters (522 ft) |
Translator(s) | 96.7 MHz W244BB (Princeton, WV) |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen live |
Website | www |
WHPE-FM (95.5 MHz) is an FM radio station licensed to High Point, North Carolina, and serving the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, including Greensboro and Winston-Salem. The station broadcasts a Christian talk and teaching radio format and is owned by the Charlotte-based Bible Broadcasting Network, which has Christian stations around the U.S. National religious leaders heard on WHPE-FM include Adrian Rogers, Chuck Swindoll, Joni Eareckson Tada and J. Vernon McGee.
WHPE-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts, the maximum for non-grandfathered FM stations. In addition, it feeds a network of FM translator stations in North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.
History
[edit]WHPE-FM signed on in November 1947, months after its AM counterpart, WHPE (1070). That makes WHPE-FM one of the oldest FM stations in North Carolina. Both stations were originally owned by the High Point Enterprise daily newspaper,[2] from which the stations derived their call sign.
The newspaper sold the stations in 1953. The stations aired Christian programming in the 1960s. For a brief time in the early 1970s, they switched to Top 40 hits. The Bible Broadcasting Network acquired WHPE-AM-FM in October 1974, as the network's second station; the price was $650,000.[3]
On October 28, 1986, just before a fund-raiser, the WHPE studios were damaged by an arson fire. The AM station was later sold and now broadcasts Christian programming in Spanish as WGOS.
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WHPE-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Raleigh-Durham FM Dial". Archived from the original on February 1, 2003. Retrieved April 27, 2010.
- ^ "Religious Group Buys WHPE". High Point Enterprise. July 1, 1974. p. 1B. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 5164 (WHPE-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WHPE-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
35°55′11″N 80°01′46″W / 35.9196°N 80.0295°W