WMPC
WMPC (1230 AM) is a radio station licensed to Lapeer, Michigan that broadcasts a Religious format, broadcasting a mix of inspirational music and God honoring programs. It first began broadcasting on December 6, 1926 and is the oldest continuously operating Christian radio station in the United States.[1] WMPC is owned and operated by the Calvary Bible Church of Lapeer, Michigan. It is also simulcast on W295CT (106.9 FM)
| City | Lapeer, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1230 kHz |
| Branding | Gospel 1230 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Religious |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Calvary Bible Church of Lapeer |
| History | |
First air date | December 6, 1926 |
Call sign meaning | First Methodist Protestant Church Where Many Preach Christ |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts |
| Translator(s) | W295CT (106.9 MHz, Lapeer) |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
History
The station began broadcasting on December 6, 1926 from a homemade transmitter in the Methodist Protestant Church. The church later changed its name to the Calvary Bible Church. It has only had four managers over the years; Rev. Frank S. Hemingway, Rev. Arnold Bracy, Bob Baldwin, and the current manager, Ed LeVoir.
WMPC is non-commercial and holds a Sharathon twice a year to raise the revenue needed to continue broadcasting.
External links
- WMPC in the FCC's AM station database
- WMPC on Radio-Locator
- WMPC in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- W295CT in the FCC's FM station database
- W295CT on Radio-Locator
- W295CT in Nielsen Audio's FM station database