WMPC
| City of license | Lapeer, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Branding | Gospel 1230 |
| Frequency | 1230 kHz |
| First air date | December 6, 1926 |
| Format | Religious |
| Power | 1,000 watts |
| Class | C |
| Callsign meaning | First Methodist Protestant Church Where Many Preach Christ |
| Owner | Calvary Bible Church of Lapeer |
| Website | www |
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 in 1926 and is the oldest continuously operating Christian radio station in the United States.[citation needed] WMPC is owned and operated by the Calvary Bible Church of Lapeer, Michigan.
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
External links
- Query the FCC's AM station database for WMPC
- Radio-Locator Information on WMPC
- Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for WMPC
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