Pennsylvania Directory of Radio

35. Stereo. Prog sep from AM. Licensee: Lane Broad- Sharon Group owner: Allegheny Mountain Network Stations. casting Corp. Net: ABC /D. Format: Adult contemp. Jim Net: Westwood One; Allegheny Mtn. Net. Rep: Dome. Riley, progmg dir. WPIC(AM)-Oct 25, 1938: 790 khz; 1 kw -D, 51 w .-N. TL: Format: Adult contemp, news. News staff one; news N41 13 10 W80 28 25. Hrs opn: 24. 2030 Pine Hollow progmg 6 hrs wkly. Target aud: 18 -54. Simpson, WILK(AM)-See Wilkes- Barre. Cary Blvd., Hermatige (16148). (724) 346-4113. FAX: (724) pres; John Salter, gen mgr, gen sis mgr & progmg dir; WKGV(AM) -See Pittston. 981 -4545. Licensee: Connoisseur Communications of Rose Bishop, pub affrs dir; Robert H. Lynn, chief engr. Youngstown LP. Group owner: Connoisseur Communi- WKRZ(FM) -See Wilkes- Barre. cations (acq 1996; $5.885 million including $1.5 million noncompete located FM). Net: Somerset WMGS(FM) -See Wilkes -Berm. agreement with co- ABC /I. Rep: Allied Radio Partners. Format: Nostalgia. WSGY(FM) -Listing follows WVSC(AM). WUSR(FM) -Feb 27, 1993: 99.5 mhz; 300w. Ant 1,014 News staff 2; news progmg 22 hrs wkly. Target aud: 35 ft. TL: N41 26 09 W75 43 33. Stereo. Hrs opn: 11 AM -2 plus. Spec prog: Pol 6 hr, It 2 hrs, relg 2 hrs, infomercials WVSC(AM) -Jan 15, 1951: 990 khz; 10 kw -D, 75 w -N, AM. Linden St. (18510). (717) 941 -7648; (717) 941- 12 hrs wkly. Larry Weiss, gen mgr, Scott Kennedy, opns DA-1. TL: N40 01 31 W79 05 42. Hm opn: 5:30 AM -11 7629. FAX: (717) 941 -4372. Licensee: University of mgr, Thee Nixon, sis dir; Tm Foley, nati sis mgr, Dave PM. 2046 Husband Rd. (15501). (814) 445 -4186. FAX: Scranton. Wash atty: John D. Pellegrin. Format: Alterna- Hanahan, progmg dir & pub affrs dir; Joe Biro, news dir; (814) 445 -5905. Licensee: Ridge Communications Inc. tive rock, jazz, world. Target aud: General. Spec prog: Charles Ring, chief engr. Group owner. Forever Broadcasting Inc. (acq 7-16-97; Class 5 hrs, relg 4 hrs, blues 7 hrs, loud rock 8 hrs, urban grpsl). Net: ABC /I. Format: Oldies. News staff one; news WYFM(FM) -owned with WPIC(AM). Oct 25, 1947: contemp 6 hrs wkly. Joseph McShane, pres; Beth Hol- -Co progmg 8 hrs wkly. Targetaud: 35 -55. Tom Slobozien, mes, gen mgr; Ken Herbert, stn mgr; Mike Yates, mus 102.9 mhz; 44 kw. Ant 455 ft. TL: N41 1310 W80 28 25. stn mgr& gen sis mgr; Jerry Lyons, opns mgr & progmg dir; Suzanne Pieski, engrg mgr; Peter Sakowski, chief Stereo. Prog sep from AM. 4040 Simon Rd., Young- dir; Ken Austin, prom dir; Shannon Green, news dir, Jim (44512). 783 (330) 783- engr. stown, OH (330) -1000. FAX: Boxier, chief engr. 0060. Net: Westwood One. Format. Classic hits, classic WVIA -FM -Apr 23, 1973: 89.9 mhz; 5 kw. Ant 1,250 ft. rock. News staff 2; news progmg 5 hrs wkly. Target aud: WSGY(FM) -Co -owned with WVSC(AM). June 15, TL: N41 10 55 W75 52 17. Stereo. Hrs opn: 24. Public 25 -54. Kelly McGrath, sis dir, Scott Kennedy, progmg 1966: 97.7 mhz; 3.5 kw. Ant 430 ft. TL: N40 01 31 W79 Broadcasting Ctr., 70 Old Boston Rd., Pittston (18640- dir; Lynn Davis, news dir; Mark Morris, pub affrs dir. 05 42. Prog sep from AM. Format: Country. 9606). ( 717) 655 -2808; (717) 826-6144. FAX: (717) 655- WYSN(AM) 15,1981:1330 khz; 5 kw -D, 35 w -N, 1180. Licensee: N.E. Pa. Educational TV Association -June DA -1. TL: N39 59 33 W79 05 41. Hrs opn: 24. Box 1330, Net: NPR, PRI; Pa. Pub. Format: Class, jazz, news. Sharpsville 1348 Cannel Dr. (15501). (814) 443 -1677; (814) 443- News progmg 31 hrs wkly. William Kelly, pres; Larry A. WTNX(FM )-Licensed to Sharpsville. See Youngstown, 1330. FAX: Broad- Vojtko, vp; John Campbell, vp dev; Geoffrey Hoyt, sis dir; (814) 443-4267. Licensee: NorLin Ohio. Rory Giavenucci, prom mgr; George Graham, mus dir; casters Inc. Net: CNN, Westwood One, Motor Racing Net; Radio Pa. Wash atty: Booth, Freret, Imlay & Tepper Joseph Glynn, vp engrg.'WVIA -TV aff il. P.C. Format: MOR. News progmg 7 hrs wkly. Target aud: WVMW -FM-September 1974: 91.5 mhz; 100 w. Ant Shenandoah 35-64. Spec prog: News. Ronald W. Lorence, pres, -185 ft. TL: N41 25 57 W75 38 06. Stereo. Hrs opn: 14. WMBT(AM) -Mar 19, 1963: 1530 khz; 2.5 kw -D, 250 gen mgr & chief engr, Norma J. Lorence, gen sis mgr; Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave. (18509). (717) w-CH. TL: N40 49 30 W76 13 33. Suite 1530, Radio Brad J. Lorence, progmg dir. 348-6202; (717) 348-6272. FAX: (717) 961-4769. Licen- Station Rd. (17976). (717) 462 -2759. FAX: (717) 462- Marywood Net: AR. Format: Alternative. see: University. 3423. Licensee: WMBT Broadcasting Inc. (acq 9-86). South Williamsport News staff 2; news progmg 7 hrs wkly. Target aud: 15-25; Net: AP, Westwood One. Format: Oldies. News staff one; young adults. Spec prog: Black 2 hrs, class 7 hrs, jazz news progmg 14 hrs wkly. Target aud: 25 plus. Uzal WZXR(FM) -June 1, 1968: 99.3 mhz; 410 w. Ant 1,230 10 hrs wkly. Dr. David Bradbury, stn mgr. Martz Jr., pres; Frank Jordan, gen mgr & progmg mgr. ft. TL: N41 1242 W76 5716. Stereo. 1685 Four Mile Dr., WWDL -FM- Listing follows WICK(AM). Williamsport (17740). (717) 323-8200. FAX: (717) 323- 5075. Licensee: South Williamsport Sabre Communica- WYCK(AM)-See Plains. Shippensburg tions Inc. Group owner. Sabre Communications Inc. (acq 3 -9 -95; $900,000 with co- located AM; FTR 6- 5-95). For- WSHP(AM)-Dec 5, 1961: 1480 khz; 500 w -D, 20 w -N. mat: AOR. Paul Rothfuss, CEO; Dan Farr, pres, vp & TL: N40 02 17 W77 32 23. Hrs opn: 6 AM -10 PM. Box E Selinsgrove gen mgr, Kevin White, rgnl sis mgr; Ted Minier, progmg 77 W. King St. (17257). (717) 532-5118. FAX: (717) 532- dir; Monica Hues, news dir. WGSS(FM)- September 1967: 88.9 mhz; 12 kw. Ant 6344. Licensee: Allegheny Mountain Network. Net: Ra- 620 ft. TL: N40 57 06 W75 45 03. Stereo. Hrs opn: 24. dio Pa. Format: Country Targetaud: 30 plus. Spec prog: Susquehanna Univ., 514 University Ave. (17870 -1001). Gospel 12 hrs wkly. Cary Simpson, pres & stn mgr; Spangler (717) 372-4030; (717) 372.4100. FAX: (717) 372 -2757. Cari Simpson, opns mgr & prom mgr, Zoe Eliason, gen Licensee: Susquehanna University. Net: AP. Format: sis mgr; Tom Klingeman, news dir. WPCL(FM) -Sept 30,1991: 97.3 mhz; 1.75 kw. Ant 610 AOR, educ, jazz. News progmg 7 hrs wkly. Target aud: ft. TL: N40 38 26 W78 47 45. Stereo. Hrs opn: 24. 34 18 -34. Spec prog: Country 5 hrs, sports 4 hrs wkly. WSYC-FM- February 1975: 88.7 mhz; 100 w. Ant 155 Spring Rd., Grantsville, MD (21536). (301) 895 -3292. Larry B. Augustine, gen mgr; Joe Bums, stn mgr & ft. TL: N40 03 32 W77 3120 (CP: TL: N40 04 30 W77 31 FAX: (301) 895 -3293. Licensee: He's Alive Inc. (group progmg dir; Harry Bingaman, chief engr. 15). Stereo. Hm opn: 24. Shippensburg Univ. (17257). owner, acq 3- 18 -97; $105,000). Net: USA. Rep: Com- (717) 532-6006. FAX: (717) 530 -4024. Licensee: Ship - mercial Media Sales. Format: ContempChristian, south- WYGL(AM) --Jan 16, 1967: 1240 khz; 1 kw -U. TL: N40 Net: Format: pensburg University. Westwood One. AOR. em gospel. Target aud: 21 -54. Dwayne Johnson, gen 48 59 W76 Hrs opn: 24. Box 90, Rt. 204 & State 5213. News progmg 5 hrs wkly. Target aud: 16 -25; college & sis mgr. School Rd. (17870). (717) 374 -1155; (717) 374 -8819. area high school students. Spec prog: Black 3 hrs, class FAX: (717) 374 -7444. Licensee: Sunair Communica- 2 hrs, jazz 3 hrs, blues 2 hrs, world 2 hrs, SKA 2 hrs, tions Inc. Group owner. Air Communications (Wiggle techno 3 hrs wkly. Dr. Jack Megaro, gen mgr. Starview Network) (acq 3- 15 -84; $322,350; FTR 3-19-84). Net: USA. Wash atty: Kaye, Scholer, Fierman, Hays & Han- WEGK(FM)-Nov 22,1971: 92.7 mhz; 6 kw. Ant 700 ft. dler L.L.P. Format: Contemp hot country. News staff one; Shiremanstown TL: N4004 29 W764801. Stereo. H rs opn: 24. Box 4368, news progmg 8 hrs wkly. Target aud: 18 plus. David Lancaster (17604); 1996 Auction Rd., Manheim (17545). Bernstein, pres; Scott Richards, gen mgr, Dawn Marie, WWII(AM) -June 1987: 720 khz; 2 kw -D. TL: N40 11 28 (717) 653-0800; (800) 222 -1013. FAX: (717) 653 -0122. W76 opns dir; Paul Hartman, gen sis mgr; Shelley Marks, 57 09. Stereo. Hrs opn: 6 AM- sunset. 8 W. Main St. Licensee: Hall Communications Inc. (group owner, acq (17011). (717) 731 -9944. FAX: (717) 731 -4002. Licen- prom din Lisa Richards, mus di r, Shelly Marks, asst mus 1- 16 -96; $2.3 million). Format: Classic rock. Target aud: dir; Nat O'Brien, news dir; Harry Bingaman, chief engr. see: Hensley Broadcasting. Net: CBN. Format: Relg. 25 -54. Robert M. Hall, chmn; Arthur J. Rowbotham, News progmg 2 hrs wkly. Target aud: 25 plus; Christian. pres; Bill Baldwin, gen mgr, Loren Good, gen sis mgr; Spec prog: Gospel 2 hrs, polka 7 hrs, Indian one hr, blues Glenn Brooks, nati sis mgr, Karen Youtz, prom dir; Dave Sellersville 4 hrs wkly. Dean Lebo, gen mgr, gen sis mgr & prom Powers, progmg dir, Carol Seidel, mus dir Jim Cooke, mgr, Tom Sullivan, progmg dir; Bob Foor, news dir, Judy news dir; Mark Wolf, pub affrs dir; Ed Monskie, vp engrg BYO(FM) -March 1991: 88.9 mhz; 900 w. Ant 436 ft. W Byra, pub affrs dir; Carl Kuehn, chief engr. & chief engr. TL: N40 23 02 W75 21 02. Stereo. Hm opn: 6 AM -mid- night. 746 Rt. 113, Hilltown (215) 721 -2141. FAX: (215) 721 -9811. Licensee: Four Rivers Community Broad - Slippery Rock State College casting. Net: Skylight. Wash atry: Schwartz, Woods & Miller. Format: Contemp Christian mus. News staff one; WRSK(FM) -Sept 20, 1991: 88.1 mhz; 100 w. Ant 79 WBHV(FM)-Listing follows WMAJ(AM). news progmg 10 hrs wkly. Target aud: General. Spec ft. TL: N41 03 43 W80 02 35. Hm opn: 14. Box C -211, Univ. Union (16057). (724) 738-2655; (724) 738 -2931. WBLF(AM )-See Bellefonte. grog: Country gospel 2 hrs, gospel bluegrass 2 hrs wkly. FAX: (724) 738-2754. Licensee: Slippery Rock Univer- Charles W Loughery, pres & gen mgr, David Baker, WFGI(FM) -Oct 23, 1991: 94.5 mhz; 940 w. Ant 581 ft. stn mgr, Dennis Grafton, engrg mgr. sity. Net: ABC, AR. Format: Classic rock, progsv, AOR. TL: N40 54 04 W77 50 20. Stereo. Rebroadcasts News progmg 14 hrs wkly. Target aud: 18 -24; on & off WFGY(FM) Altoona 99%. 1050 Suite 4,1107 W. College campus students. Spec prog. Relg one hr, campus info Ave. (16801); Box 888 (16804). (814) 237 -9800. FAX: Shamokin one hr, sports one hr wkly. Christopher Rolinson, gen (814) 237-2477. Licensee: Forever Broadcasting (acq mgr, Joe Frigone, sis dir, Jason Statten, Doug Rowe, 1996). Rep: Christal. Format: Country. Carol Logan, WISL(AM) -January 1948: 1480 khz; 1 kw -D, 250 w -N, prom dire; Mark Shirley, progmg dir: Bryan Wright, mus pres; Rod Burnham, gen mgr, Charlie Devine, sis dir; DA -2. TL: N4045 53 W7631 18.810 N. Rock St. (17872). news dir; Clayton Wukich, dir; Werner Ullrich, chief engr. Maryann Eberle, gen sis mgr, Polly Wogg, progmg dir. (717) 648-6831. FAX: (717) 648 -1617. Licensee: MJR Media Inc. (acq 11- 19 -97; $400,000 with co-located FM). WGMR(FM)-See Tyrone. Net: UPI. Format: Talk. Spec prog: Pol 2 hrs wkly. Mick Smethport Haggerty, gen mgr, gen sis mgr, progmg dir & news dir; W KPS(FM)- 1995: 90.7 mhz; 100 w. Ant 85 ft. TL: N40 Mick Haggety, prom mgr. WORM(FM)- January 1990:106.3 mhz; 1.2 kw. Ant731 47 58 W77 52 11. Hrs opn: 24. James Bldg., Suite 205, ft. TL: N41 48 36 W78 23 10. Stereo. 211 W. Main St. 123 S. Burrowes St. (16801). (814) 865 -7983. Licensee: WISL -FM -1968: 95.3 mhz; 125 w. Ant 505 ft. TL: N40 (16749). (814) 887 -1977. FAX: (814) 834 -2821; (814) Board of Trustees of Pennsylvania State University. For- 4536 W76 3219. Stereo. Format: Oldies. 887 -5178. Licensee: Farm & Home Broadcasting Co. mat: Var. Sean Sedam, vp; Laurie Roth, stn mgr, Rob

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