WPOL
Radio station in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
36°4′26.00″N 80°15′19.00″W / 36.0738889°N 80.2552778°W / 36.0738889; -80.2552778WPOL (1340 AM) is a commercial radio station broadcasting a Gospel music radio format. Licensed to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the station is owned by Truth Broadcasting Corporation. In Winston-Salem and nearby communities, WPOL can also be heard on an FM translator at 103.5 MHz, for listeners who prefer FM radio. It is also simulcast on sister station 1400 kHz WKEW in Greensboro, North Carolina. WPOL competes its triad coverage in High Point, North Carolina on 102.5 MHz.
WPOL runs the Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell nationally syndicated morning show as well as other syndicated and local gospel and religious shows aimed at the African-American community.
History
WAIR first signed on the air on March 25, 1937[2] at 1250 AM with 250 watts during the day The tower was on North Cherry Street. Later the signal was increased to 1000 watts during the day.[3]
In the 1970s, WAIR aired an Urban contemporary format. In March 1985, WAIR was a simulcast of Top 40 WSEZ at 93.1 FM (now WPAW) one-third of the time, though a billboard on Interstate 40 suggested WSEZ was broadcasting both on 1340 and 93.1.[4] Later it was three-fourths urban and one-fourth a simulcast of album rock on WSEZ.[5]
The WKEW simulcast began at the end of 2000.[6]
Translators
In addition to the main station, WPOL is relayed by an FM translator to widen its broadcast area in the triad.[7]
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W273DH | 102.5 FM | High Point, North Carolina | 40 | D | ‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› FMQ |
| W278BM | 103.5 FM | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 250 | D | ‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› FMQ |
References
- ^ "Call Sign History". Retrieved November 27, 2017.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1977
- ^ Barron, Richard (April 10, 1966). "Piano Music From Prison Thrilled Early Radio Fans Here". Winston-Salem Journal. p. J8.
- ^ Robin Adams, "Warren: WAIR's Days In Black Format Numbered," Winston-Salem Chronicle, September 12, 1985.
- ^ Robin Adams, "Black-Oriented Radio Stations Make Gains," Winston-Salem Chronicle, August 8, 1985.
- ^ "Dillon Fence Reunites for N.C. Performances," Greensboro News & Record, December 21, 2000.
- ^ "W278BM Radio Station Information".
External links
- ‹The template AMQ is being considered for deletion.› WPOL in the FCC AM station database
- WPOL in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- ‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› W273DH in the FCC FM station database
- W273DH at FCCdata.org
- ‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› W278BM in the FCC FM station database
- W278BM at FCCdata.org
- FCC History Cards for WPOL
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