Jump to content

WEEC: Difference between revisions

Add links
Coordinates: 39°57′43″N 83°52′05″W / 39.962°N 83.868°W / 39.962; -83.868
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
URL typo
 
(24 intermediate revisions by 17 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WEEC
| name = WEEC
| image = File:WEEC 100.7FM logo.png
| logo = STC19001-LogoFinal-Hope.png
| logo_caption =
| city = [[Springfield, Ohio]]
| city = [[Springfield, Ohio]]
| area = [[Dayton, Ohio]]
| area = [[Dayton metropolitan area]]
| branding = Sacred Stereo WEEC
| branding = ''Hope 100.7''
| slogan = "Music You Love, Teaching You Trust"
| airdate = {{Start date and age|December 15, 1961}}
| airdate = December [[1961 in radio|1961]]
| frequency = 100.7 [[MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| frequency = 100.7 [[MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| format = [[Contemporary worship music|Worship music]]
| format = [[Religious broadcasting|Religious]]/[[Christian]]
| power =
| power =
| erp = 50,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 50,000 [[Watt]]s
| haat = {{Convert|143|m|ft|sp=us}}
| haat = 143 meters
| class = B
| class = B
| facility_id =
| facility_id =
| coordinates =
| coordinates =
| callsign_meaning =
| callsign_meaning = '''W'''orld '''E'''vangelistic '''E'''nterprise '''C'''orporation
| former_callsigns =
| former_callsigns =
| owner = Strong Tower Christian Media
| owner = '''W'''orld '''E'''vangelistic '''E'''nterprise '''C'''orporation (its callsign meaning)
| licensee =
| licensee = World Evangelistic Enterprise Corporation
| sister_stations =
| sister_stations = [[WFCJ]]
| webcast = [http://www.weec.org/listen-live Listen Live]
| webcast = [https://myhope1007.com/listen Listen Live]
| website = [http://www.weec.org www.weec.org]
| website = {{url|https://myhope1007.com/}}
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| affiliations = [[Moody Bible Institute]]
}}
}}


'''WEEC''' (100.7 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] "Hope 100.7") is a [[Christian radio|Christian]] [[radio station]] [[City of license|licensed]] to [[Springfield, Ohio]], and serving the [[Dayton metropolitan area]]. It is owned by Strong Tower Christian Media, a [[non-profit organization]]. WEEC broadcasts a [[contemporary worship music|worship music]] [[radio format|format]]. Its [[radio studio|studio]]s on Whitefield Circle in [[Xenia, Ohio|Xenia]] are shared with [[sister station]] 93.7 [[WFCJ]]. WEEC seeks donations on the air and on its website.
'''WEEC''' (100.7 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[radio station]] broadcasting a [[Christian]] format. Licensed to [[Springfield, Ohio]], United States, it serves the [[Miami Valley]] area as its second oldest Christian radio station (WFCJ-FM 93.7 in Dayton went on-air January 7, 1961). The station is founded and owned by '''W'''orld '''E'''vangelistic '''E'''nterprise '''C'''orporation and as of September 2007, it now broadcasts in the [[HD Radio]] format; The HD does not stand for "High Definition" or "Hybrid Digital".<ref>http://hdradio.com/trademark</ref> Its new studios and offices along with its transmitter are located on Troy Road (State Route 41) in Springfield, almost directly across the highway from its original location a mile northwest of the [[Upper Valley Mall]]. The original transmitting tower is currently in use by W244BR (96.7 mHz),the Springfield translator of parent station [[WYDA]] the Troy/Dayton affiliate of [[K-LOVE]].

WEEC has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 50,000 [[watt]]s, the maximum for most stations in Ohio. The [[transmitter]] is off Troy Road ([[Ohio State Route 41]]) in Springfield.<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?call=WEEC&x=16&y=4&sr=Y&s=C Radio-Locator.com/WEEC]</ref> WEEC broadcasts using [[HD Radio]] technology. It has three [[digital subchannel]]s: HD2 carries ''The Rock'' ([[Southern gospel]] music). HD3 broadcasts ''Peace in the Valley'' (traditional [[religious music]]). HD4 airs a [[Christian talk and teaching]] format that closely mirrors the programming on its sister station, [[WFCJ]].


==History==
==History==
[[File:WEEC 100.7FM logo.png|thumb|right|Former logo.]]
WEEC was formed in March 1961 by Paul Pontus, Dwight Coffelt, and Rev. Glenn Greenwood and first hit the airwaves on December 15 later that same year at first as a commercial station. However, all commercial programming was eliminated just one year later on December 15, 1962.
A [[construction permit]] for WEEC was granted in March 1961 to Paul Pontus, Dwight Coffelt, and Rev. Glenn Greenwood. The station [[sign-on|signed on]] the air on {{Start date and age|December 15, 1961}}. At first, it was a [[commercial radio]] station. However, all commercial programming was eliminated just one year later on December 15, 1962.


⚫
WEEC began broadcasting in HD Radio in September 2007.<ref>http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=58 HD Radio Stations in Dayton, Ohio</ref>
The station is now entirely supported by free-will contributions. An annual fundraiser is held each March, to raise pledges for the next year’s operation. The Corporation is Tax Exempt, and is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization. The mission of WEEC is to glorify God by using communications technology, with excellence and integrity, to lead the lost to Jesus Christ and the Christian into a closer walk with Him.


In 2007, WEEC merged with [[WFCJ]] under the banner "Strong Tower Christian Media." In 2012, Strong Tower announced that both stations would consolidate their operations into new facilities in [[Xenia, Ohio]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/springfield-radio-station-moving-xenia-2013/Nw96UGGYRK6zWaN97PC7gI/|title=Springfield radio station moving to Xenia in 2013|last=McGinn|first=Andrew|website=Dayton Daily News|language=en-us|access-date=2019-07-08}}</ref>
As part of its “world” outreach, the ministry provides partial monthly support for two missionary families, both involved with international broadcasting and communications.
The Corporation is governed by a Board of Trustees, all of whom donate their time. World Evangelistic Enterprise Corporation is a member of the [[Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability]], and audited financial statements are available upon request.<ref>http://weec.org/about-us/</ref>


In July 2019, WEEC dropped its Christian teaching programs, moving them exclusively to WFCJ (which rebranded as ''93.7 The Light''). After a 10,007-song marathon, WEEC flipped to [[contemporary worship music]] as ''Hope 100.7''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/178669/weec-wfcj-dayton-rebrand-amidst-programming-cleanup/|title=WEEC & WFCJ Dayton Rebrand Amidst Programming Cleanup|date=2019-07-08|website=RadioInsight|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-08}}</ref> Shortly thereafter, WEEC added its fourth HD subchannel which airs most of the teaching programs it had previously carried on the main carrier.
⚫
WEEC began broadcasting in HD in September 2007.<ref>http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=58 HD Radio Stations in Dayton, Ohio</ref>

On February 13, 2008, WEEC became a part of Strong Tower Christian Media which includes WFCJ-FM 93.7. According to a [[Dayton Daily News]] story dated July 16, 2012, WEEC announced it would move its studios to Xenia in 2013. The move would enable WEEC and WFCJ to share resources while maintaining the integrity of the ministry and retain their respective broadcast audiences.

⚫
==External links==
* [http://www.weec.org Official WEEC site (with streaming audio)]
⚫
* [http://www.strongtowerchristianmedia.org Official website of Strong Tower Christian Media]
* [http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/springfield-radio-station-moving-to-xenia-in-2013-1405366.html Dayton Daily News story of planned WEEC studio move to Xenia]
⚫
* {{FM station data|WEEC}}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

⚫
==External links==
* {{official website|www.weec.org}}
⚫
* [http://www.strongtowerchristianmedia.org Strong Tower Christian Media]
⚫
* {{FM station data|73726|WEEC}}


{{Dayton FM}}
{{Dayton FM}}
{{Religious Radio Stations in Ohio}}


{{coord|39.962|N|83.868|W|type:landmark_region:US_source:FCC|display=title}}
{{coord|39.962|N|83.868|W|type:landmark_region:US_source:FCC|display=inline,title}}


[[Category:Radio stations in Dayton, Ohio|EEC]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Dayton, Ohio|EEC]]
[[Category:Christian radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Christian radio stations in Ohio|EEC]]
[[Category:Moody Radio affiliate stations]]
[[Category:Moody Radio affiliate stations]]


Latest revision as of 21:31, 19 November 2024

WEEC
Broadcast areaDayton metropolitan area
Frequency100.7 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingHope 100.7
Programming
FormatWorship music
Ownership
Owner
  • Strong Tower Christian Media
  • (World Evangelistic Enterprise Corporation)
WFCJ
History
First air date
December 15, 1961; 62 years ago (December 15, 1961)
Call sign meaning
World Evangelistic Enterprise Corporation
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
ClassB
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT143 meters (469 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitemyhope1007.com

WEEC (100.7 FM "Hope 100.7") is a Christian radio station licensed to Springfield, Ohio, and serving the Dayton metropolitan area. It is owned by Strong Tower Christian Media, a non-profit organization. WEEC broadcasts a worship music format. Its studios on Whitefield Circle in Xenia are shared with sister station 93.7 WFCJ. WEEC seeks donations on the air and on its website.

WEEC has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts, the maximum for most stations in Ohio. The transmitter is off Troy Road (Ohio State Route 41) in Springfield.[1] WEEC broadcasts using HD Radio technology. It has three digital subchannels: HD2 carries The Rock (Southern gospel music). HD3 broadcasts Peace in the Valley (traditional religious music). HD4 airs a Christian talk and teaching format that closely mirrors the programming on its sister station, WFCJ.

History

[edit]
Former logo.

A construction permit for WEEC was granted in March 1961 to Paul Pontus, Dwight Coffelt, and Rev. Glenn Greenwood. The station signed on the air on December 15, 1961; 62 years ago (December 15, 1961). At first, it was a commercial radio station. However, all commercial programming was eliminated just one year later on December 15, 1962.

WEEC began broadcasting in HD Radio in September 2007.[2]

In 2007, WEEC merged with WFCJ under the banner "Strong Tower Christian Media." In 2012, Strong Tower announced that both stations would consolidate their operations into new facilities in Xenia, Ohio.[3]

In July 2019, WEEC dropped its Christian teaching programs, moving them exclusively to WFCJ (which rebranded as 93.7 The Light). After a 10,007-song marathon, WEEC flipped to contemporary worship music as Hope 100.7.[4] Shortly thereafter, WEEC added its fourth HD subchannel which airs most of the teaching programs it had previously carried on the main carrier.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WEEC
  2. ^ http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=58 HD Radio Stations in Dayton, Ohio
  3. ^ McGinn, Andrew. "Springfield radio station moving to Xenia in 2013". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
  4. ^ "WEEC & WFCJ Dayton Rebrand Amidst Programming Cleanup". RadioInsight. 2019-07-08. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
[edit]

39°57′43″N 83°52′05″W / 39.962°N 83.868°W / 39.962; -83.868


Stub icon 1 Stub icon 2

This article about a radio station in Ohio is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WEEC&oldid=1258460802"