WCGM (102.7
FM) is a
radio station broadcasting a
Christian
Christians () are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words ''Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title ''Christós'' (Χρι ...
format. Licensed to serve
Wattsburg, Pennsylvania
Wattsburg is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 352 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Incorporated in 1833, Wattsburg was once a thriving stagecoach center.
...
, the station operates as an affiliate of
Family Life Network, and primarily plays
contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music, also known as CCM, Christian pop, and occasionally inspirational music is a genre of modern popular music, and an aspect of Christian media, which is lyrically focused on matters related to the Christian faith and s ...
, with some Christian talk and teaching programs. It is owned by Family Life Ministries.
History
WCGM previously held the callsign WNAE-FM, aired a
country music format, and was temporarily a simulcast of sister station
WKNB. At this time the station was licensed to
Clarendon, Pennsylvania
Clarendon is a borough in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 450 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Clarendon is located at (41.781091, -79.095090).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total ar ...
, United States, and was owned by Frank Iorio under his holding company Iorio Broadcasting, Inc. In 2010, WNAE-FM was sold to Family Life Ministries, with the intention of moving the station from Clarendon to Wattsburg.
[Fybush, Scott (2010-08-02)]
CRTC Pulls the Plug on CHSC
''NorthEast Radio Watch''. Retrieved 2010-08-02. The call sign was changed to WCGM on June 15, 2011,
swapping with a Family Life-owned
construction permit
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in
Belfast, New York
Belfast (/ˈbɛl.fæst/ or /bəlˈfɑːst/) is a town in Allegany County, New York, United States. The town is in what is called the Southern Tier of the state. Its population was 1,656 at the 2020 census. It was named in 1825 after the city of ...
;
the relocated WCGM relaunched as a Family Life Network station in October 2011.
References
External links
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Radio stations established in 2007
2007 establishments in Pennsylvania
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