RenewFM is a network of
Christian radio station
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s in
New England
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, broadcasting
Christian music
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and
Christian talk and teaching programs.
Stations
Originally airing on
WRYP, RenewFM is heard on 10 full-powered stations in
Massachusetts
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,
New Hampshire
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and
Rhode Island
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, as well as 4 translators.
RenewFM's first station, WRYP, began broadcasting in 2006.
Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010
', Broadcasting & Cable
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, 2010. p. D-277. Retrieved December 6, 2020. In 2010, Horizon Christian Fellowship purchased
WFGL
WFGL (960 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian radio format and licensed to Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States. The station is owned by Horizon Christian Fellowship of Fitchburg.
History
The station went on the air February 15, ...
and
WJWT from
Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa
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for $300,000.
[Transactions: 12-29-09]
, ''Radio & Television Business Report''. December 28, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
Full-powered stations
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Christian radio stations in the United States
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2006 establishments in Massachusetts
Radio stations established in 2006
Christian radio stations in Massachusetts
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