WAYH
| Broadcast area | Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 88.1 MHz |
| Branding | 88.1 Way-FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | March 2003 |
Call sign meaning | "Way Huntsville" |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 61509 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 3,500 watts |
| HAAT | 204 meters (669 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 34°49′08″N 86°44′19″W / 34.81889°N 86.73861°W |
| Translator(s) | (see below) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | wayfm.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 Contemporary Christian music format.[1] The station's programming is also carried by broadcast translators, including one serving downtown Florence at 99.5 FM.
History[edit]
This station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on April 16, 2002.[2] The new station was assigned the call letters WAYH by the FCC on April 24, 2002.[3] WAYH received its license to cover from the FCC on March 11, 2003.[4]
Personalities[edit]
Notable local on-air personalities include morning show host Jack Davis.[5] 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[edit]
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.[6]
Awards and honors[edit]
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.[7]
Translators[edit]
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W243EP | 96.5 FM | Madison, Alabama | 250 | D | FMQ |
| W254AA | 98.7 FM | Colbert Heights, Alabama | 10 | D | FMQ |
| W258AE | 99.5 FM | Florence, Alabama | 27 | D | FMQ |
| W297AP | 107.3 FM | Golden Springs, Alabama | 10 | D | FMQ |
References[edit]
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BPED-19950413ME)". FCC Media Bureau. April 16, 2002.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BLED-20030307AAO)". FCC Media Bureau. March 11, 2003.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Christian station finds a way to help the needy". The Huntsville Times. Huntsville, Alabama. 2006-12-13.
- ^ "Echo Awards Finalists Set". Radio & Records. 2007-03-05.