WOPG (AM)
Radio station in Albany, New York / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WOPG (1460 kHz) is an AM radio station licensed to Albany, New York and serving the Capital District. It is owned by Pax et Bonum, Inc. (Peace and Goodness in Latin) and has a Christian radio format aimed at Roman Catholic listeners, with much of its programming coming from the EWTN Radio network. WOPG simulcasts with WOPG-FM at 89.9 FM in Esperance, New York.
Quick Facts Broadcast area, Frequency ...
Broadcast area | Capital District |
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Frequency | 1460 kHz |
Programming | |
Format | Catholic radio |
Affiliations | EWTN Radio |
Ownership | |
Owner | Pax et Bonum, Inc. |
WOPG-FM | |
History | |
First air date | June 14, 1924; 99 years ago (1924-06-14) (as WDBX in New York City) |
Former call signs |
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Call sign meaning | "Words Of Peace and Goodness" |
Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 72117 |
Class | B |
Power | 5,000 watts |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Website | pax-et-bonum-radio |
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WOPG was the first radio station licensed to Albany. It operates with 5,000 watts of power non-directional by day, and employs a directional antenna at night to protect other stations on AM 1460. The transmitter site is on Kenwood Avenue in Delmar, New York.[2]