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)

WMPC
CityLapeer, Michigan
Frequency1230 kHz
BrandingGospel 1230
Programming
FormatReligious
Ownership
OwnerCalvary Bible Church of Lapeer
History
First air date
December 6, 1926
Call sign meaning
First Methodist Protestant Church
Where Many Preach Christ
Technical information
ClassC
Power1,000 watts
Translator(s)W295CT (106.9 MHz, Lapeer)
Links
Websitewww.wmpc.org

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.

References
  1. "About WMPC 1230AM", WMPC. 2013. Retrieved 2013.


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