WGOS

WGOS
Broadcast areaPiedmont Triad
Frequency1070 kHz
Branding1070 AM High Point
Programming
Language(s)Spanish
FormatChristian radio
Ownership
OwnerIglesia Nueva Vida
WDYT, WULR
History
First air date
June 3, 1947; 77 years ago (1947-06-03)
Call sign meaning
"Golden Oldies" (former format)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID56508
ClassD
Power1,000 watts (day)
Translator(s)97.5 W248CW (High Point)
Links
Public license information
Websitecadenaradialnuevavida.com/site/wgos-1070-am/

WGOS (1070 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish Christian radio format. Licensed to High Point, North Carolina, it serves the Piedmont Triad area. The station is owned by Iglesia Nueva Vida, a national religious broadcaster.[2]

WGOS is a daytimer station. By day, it is powered at 1,000 watts, using a non-directional antenna.[3] But because 1070 AM is a clear channel frequency reserved for Class A KNX Los Angeles, WGOS must sign off at night to avoid interference. Programming is heard around the clock on 100 watt FM translator W248CW at 97.5 MHz in High Point.[4]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WGOS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Washburn, Mark (November 19, 2009). "WDYT will return to the airwaves in Spanish". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved November 21, 2009.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WGOS
  4. ^ Radio-Locator.com/W248CW