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
WXTQ-FM
History
First air date
1950
Call sign meaning
W ATHens
Technical information
Facility ID71096
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
26 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
39°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.

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

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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