WGCA (88.5 FM) is a local Christian radio station in Quincy, Illinois. The station airs a contemporary Christian music format, and serves the areas of Quincy, Illinois, Hannibal, Missouri, and Keokuk, Iowa.
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| Broadcast area | |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 88.5 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Contemporary Christian music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Great Commission Broadcasting Corporation |
| History | |
First air date | September 21, 1987[1] |
Former call signs | WGCA-FM (1986–2023) |
Call sign meaning | "We're God's Christian Alternative" |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 24944 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 40,000 watts |
| HAAT | 137 meters (449 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | www |
History
editStarted in 1987 as a cable radio station called Sunshine Radio, WGCA grew and was soon established as a full-fledged broadcast radio station.
Over the course of its history, WGCA has sponsored a number of events and concerts in the Quincy area. In its early years, it welcomed artists like Rebecca St. James and Todd Agnew. From 2005 to 2007, WGCA-FM was the primary local sponsor for SHOUTfest, which is a group of traveling contemporary Christian artists. These day-long concerts were held at Quincy's Clatt Adams Park. In the 2010s, they brought artists like Casting Crowns, Skillet, Newsboys, and For King & Country.
In addition to concerts, WGCA has also been active in bringing special events like March For Jesus and MixFest.
References
edit- ^ WGCA-FM: Our History WGCA. Accessed December 10, 2018
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WGCA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
External links
edit- Facility details for Facility ID 24944 (WGCA) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WGCA in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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