WGLY-FM

For the radio station in Waterbury, Vermont, known as WGLY-FM from 1986 to 1999, see WWMP.

"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 (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]

WGLY-FM

Bolton, Vermont United States
Broadcast area	Burlington-Plattsburgh
Frequency	91.5 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding	The Light
Programming
Format	Christian radio
Subchannels	HD2: Air1
Affiliations	The Light Radio Network Salem Radio Network
Ownership
Owner	Christian Ministries, Inc.
Sister stations	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	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live
Website	thelightradio.net

Programming

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

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

For WGLY-FM HD2 and WCMD-FM HD2 translators, see WFTF § Translators.

History

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

1. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1998, Broadcasting & Cable, 1998. p. D-450. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
2. 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. "", 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.

External links

• The Light Radio Network's official website
• Facility details for Facility ID 11084 (WGLY-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• WGLY-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database