WATH

WATH (970 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Hits format. Licensed to Athens, Ohio, United States. The station is currently owned by WATH, Inc. and features programming from CBS Radio, Fox Sports Radio and Westwood One.[1]

WATH
CityAthens, Ohio
Broadcast areaSoutheastern Ohio
Frequency970 kHz
BrandingClassic Hits 970 WATH
Programming
FormatClassic Hits, Talk
AffiliationsCBS Radio
Cincinnati Bengals Radio Network
Fox Sports Radio
Westwood One
Ownership
OwnerWATH, Inc. - David Palmer
Sister stationsWXTQ-FM
History
First air date1950
Call sign meaningW ATHens
Technical information
Facility ID71096
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
26 watts night
Transmitter coordinates39°20′40.00″N 82°6′21.00″W
Translator(s)97.1 W246CE (Athens)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Website970wath.com

History

970 WATH first hit the airwaves in Athens, Ohio on October 25, 1950.

Current Programming[2]

Party Line: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

The Party Line is Ohio’s longest continuously airing talk show having started in 1974.  The Squire of the Hocking Valley, Woody Simpson was its first host but the show originally was called Up On Mockingbird Hill which began as a gardening tips program.  But it wasn’t too long before its focus expanded to other topics and with that became The Party Line.  Ted Jacobson was the shows next host.  It was in 1980 that Dave Palmer began hosting the show and he remains so today.  The Party Line now enjoys the monthly appearances by Ohio University’s President, Athens’ Mayor, County Commissioners, dignitaries, celebrities  and experts in a variety of timely topics.[3]

Sentimental Journey: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sentimental songs. Hosted by Scott Dailey

Classic Caravan: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Classic Rock and Classic Retro show. Hosted by Skye Hope.[4]

The SportsFan: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Covers local, regional and national sports topics of the day. Hosted by Troy Bolin and Connor Mills.

The Jim Bohannon Show: 10 p.m. - 5 a.m.

Sunday Morning Memories: 6 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Notable On-Air Talent

Current
  • Dave Palmer
  • Scott Dailey
  • Skye Hope
  • Bob Beyette
  • Troy Bolin
  • Connor Mills
  • Brad Walker
  • Brandon Monty
  • Logan LeDuc
  • Andrew Allison
  • Samantha Garcia

Former
  • Chuck Dailey
  • Fred Palmer
  • Jon Zellner
  • Lukas Moore
  • Ryan Boyd
  • Jake Hromada

Notable alumni

Fred Palmer - (National Association of Broadcasters Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Thom Brennaman

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gollark: I mean, that's probably not guaranteed either, but how do you know that Google won't use it for whatever evil purpose the advertising companies which might otherwise have your data would?
gollark: But you know what Google will do... why exactly?
gollark: I mean, why do you not mind if Google has it, but do mind if other advertising companies do?
gollark: What makes those other companies less trustworthy than Google?

References
  1. "WATH Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "WATH 970 : Local Programming". www.970wath.com. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
  3. "Dave Palmer". www.wxtq.com. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
  4. "Skye Hope". www.wxtq.com. Retrieved 2020-04-06.


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