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WAYH

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WAYH
Broadcast areaHuntsville, Alabama
Frequency88.1 MHz
Branding88.1 Way-FM
Programming
FormatChristian adult contemporary
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
March 2003
Call sign meaning
"Way Huntsville"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID61509
ClassC3
ERP3,500 watts
HAAT204 meters (669 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
34°49′08″N 86°44′19″W / 34.81889°N 86.73861°W / 34.81889; -86.73861
Translator(s)(see below)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewayfm.com

WAYH (88.1 FM, "Way FM") is a non-commercial educational radio station licensed to serve Harvest, Alabama, United States. The station serves the greater Huntsville / Decatur area and is owned and operated by the WAY-FM Network. WAYH broadcasts a youth-oriented Christian adult contemporary music format.[2] The station's programming is also carried by broadcast translators, including one serving downtown Florence at 99.5 FM.

History

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This station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on April 16, 2002.[3] The new station was assigned the call letters WAYH by the FCC on April 24, 2002.[4] WAYH received its license to cover from the FCC on March 11, 2003.[5]

Personalities

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Notable local on-air personalities include morning show host Jack Davis.[6] Davis also serves as operations manager for the station. Other notable weekday personalities include morning show co-host Wendy, midday host Jeff Connell, and afternoon host Donna Cruz. The syndicated Total Axxess program from Nashville, Tennessee, airs on weekday evenings.

Community involvement

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The station operates an outreach program called "Christmas Prayers" to help needy families in the Tennessee Valley during the Christmas holiday season. The program, started in December 2003, accepts e-mailed nominations by co-workers, neighbors, or relatives of the families.[7]

Awards and honors

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In March 2007, WAYH program director Ace McKay was named as a finalist for the Echo Award for Program Director of the Year (Markets 101+) by the Christian Music Broadcasters.[8]

Translators

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Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class FCC info
W243EP 96.5 FM Madison, Alabama 72701 250 D LMS
W254AA 98.7 FM Colbert Heights, Alabama 72698 10 D LMS
W258AE 99.5 FM Florence, Alabama 58436 27 D LMS
W297AP 107.3 FM Golden Springs, Alabama 141192 10 D LMS

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WAYH". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  3. ^ "Application Search Details (BPED-19950413ME)". FCC Media Bureau. April 16, 2002.
  4. ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  5. ^ "Application Search Details (BLED-20030307AAO)". FCC Media Bureau. March 11, 2003.
  6. ^ Peterson, Kevin (2007-08-21). "Davis Finds WAY To Huntsville". Radio & Records. Retrieved 2007-12-30. Jack Davis has been named the new operations director and morning personality for Christian CHR WAYH (WAY-FM)/Huntsville, Ala.
  7. ^ "Christian station finds a way to help the needy". The Huntsville Times. Huntsville, Alabama. 2006-12-13.
  8. ^ "Echo Awards Finalists Set". Radio & Records. 2007-03-05.
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