WGTH (AM)

WGTH is a Southern Gospel and Religious-formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Richlands, Virginia, serving Southwestern Virginia and Southeastern West Virginia.[1] WGTH is owned and operated by High Knob Broadcasters, Inc.[4]

WGTH
CityRichlands, Virginia
Broadcast areaSouthwestern Virginia
Southeastern West Virginia
Frequency540 AM kHz
Branding"The Sheep"
Slogan"Good Words, Good Music"
Programming
FormatSouthern Gospel
Religious[1]
Ownership
OwnerHigh Knob Broadcasters, Inc.
Sister stationsWGTH-FM
History
First air dateOctober 5, 1951[2]
Former call signsWRIC (?-1995)
WGTH (1995-Present)[3]
Call sign meaningW Gates To Heaven
Technical information
Facility ID12043
ClassD
Power1,000 Watts daytime
97 Watts nighttime
Transmitter coordinates37°5′1.0″N 81°46′58.0″W
Links
WebcastWGTH Webstream
WebsiteWGTH Online

References

  1. "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  2. Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-569. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  3. "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  4. "WGTH Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 18, 2015.


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