WLRY#History
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{{Infobox radio station
| name = WLRY
| logo = File:Improved logo.png
| city = Rushville, Ohio
| area = Columbus, Ohio
| branding =
| frequency = 88.9 MHz
| repeater =
| airdate = 1999
| format = Contemporary Christian
| erp = 1,100 watts
| haat = {{convert|91|m|ft|sp=us}}
| class = A
| licensing_authority = FCC
| facility_id = 86826
| coordinates = {{coord|39|46|41.00|N| 82|25|26.00|W|region:US-OH_type:landmark}}
| callsign_meaning = Where Light Reaches You
| former_callsigns =
| owner = Arcangel Broadcasting Foundation
| licensee =
| sister_stations =
| webcast =
| website = [http://www.wlry.org wlry.org]
| affiliations =
}}
WLRY (88.9 FM) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to serve Rushville, Ohio, United States. The station, established in 1999, is owned by the Arcangel Broadcasting Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. WLRY currently airs a Contemporary Christian format of music and talk under the slogan "Radio for Life".
Programming
WLRY broadcasts a Christian radio format featuring Christian talk and educational programs plus contemporary Christian music to the greater Columbus, Ohio, area.{{cite web |work=Arbitron |url=http://www.arbitron.com/radio_stations/station_information.htm |title=Station Information Profile |accessdate=May 22, 2009}} Local programming includes a weekday morning show called O'Riley in the Morning featuring Mike O'Riley with music, local information and special guests.{{cite web |publisher=WLRY 88.9 |title=Radio for Life Program Guide |url=http://www.wlry.org/programguide.php |accessdate=May 22, 2009}} Syndicated programming includes Focus on the Family The Urban Alternative with Tony Evans, Turning Point with David Jeremiah, and the drama/comedy Adventures in Odyssey.
History
This station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on May 19, 1998.{{cite web |publisher=FCC Media Bureau |title=Application Search Details (BPED-19970506ME) |url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=245745 |date=May 19, 1998}} The new station was assigned the WLRY call sign by the FCC on June 22, 1998.{{cite web |title=Call Sign History |url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=86826&Callsign=WLRY |publisher=FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database |accessdate=May 22, 2009}} WLRY received its license to cover from the FCC on December 7, 1999.{{cite web |publisher=FCC Media Bureau |title=Application Search Details (BLED-19990201KC) |url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=281178 |date=December 7, 1999}}
In August 2005, WLRY applied to the FCC to change its licensed broadcast frequency from 88.5 MHz to 88.9 MHz in an effort to improve the coverage area of its signal.{{cite web |publisher=FCC Media Bureau |url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=1080056 |title=Application Search Details (BPED-20050823ACJ) |date=February 16, 2006}} The FCC granted the station a new construction permit to authorize this change on February 16, 2006. WLRY received a license to cover these changes on December 14, 2006.{{cite web |publisher=FCC Media Bureau |title=Application Search Details (BLED-20061023ABI) |url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=1157399 |date=December 14, 2006}}
Awards and honors
WLRY received the Christian Radio Station Of The Year Award from The Ohio Christian Music Association on August 6, 2017.
References
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External links
- [http://www.wlry.org/ WLRY official website]
- {{FM station data|86826|WLRY}}
{{Columbus OH Radio}}
{{Religious Radio Stations in Ohio}}
Category:Contemporary Christian radio stations in the United States
Category:Radio stations established in 1999
Category:Fairfield County, Ohio