| Broadcast area | Piedmont Triad |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1340 kHz |
| Branding | The Light |
| Programming | |
| Format | Gospel |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Truth Broadcasting Corporation |
| WKEW, WFMO | |
| History | |
First air date | March 25, 1937 |
Former call signs | WAIR WMQX (1987–1995)[1] |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 72970 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts unlimited |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°4′26.00″N 80°15′19.00″W / 36.0738889°N 80.2552778°W |
| Translator(s) | See § Translators |
| Repeater(s) | 1400 WKEW (Greensboro) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.lightthetriad.com |
WPOL (1340 AM) is a commercial radio station broadcasting a Gospel music radio format. Licensed to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the station is owned by Truth Broadcasting Corporation. In Winston-Salem and nearby communities, WPOL can also be heard on an FM translator at 103.5 MHz, for listeners who prefer FM radio. It is also simulcast on sister station 1400 kHz WKEW in Greensboro, North Carolina. WPOL competes its triad coverage in High Point, North Carolina on 102.5 MHz.
WPOL runs the Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell nationally syndicated morning show as well as other syndicated and local gospel and religious shows aimed at the African-American community.