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{{short description|Catholic radio station in Canton, Ohio}}
{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WILB
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| image = File:Living_Bread_Radio_Network_Logo.jpg
| caption = Logo of WILB (AM), the Living Bread Radio Network
| above = Living Bread Radio Network [[Flagship (broadcasting)|Flagship Station]]
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| logo = File:Living_Bread_Radio_Network_Logo.jpg
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| format = Catholic
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| caption = Logo of WILB (AM), the Living Bread Radio Network
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| power = 15,000 [[watt]]s day
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| city = [[Canton, Ohio]]
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| class = D
| area = Canton–[[Akron, Ohio|Akron]]–[[Cleveland]]
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| owner = Living Bread Radio Inc.
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| format = [[Catholic radio]]
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| power = 15,000 [[watt]]s [[daytimer|days only]]
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| name = Living Bread Radio Network
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| class = D
| area = Canton, Akron, Cleveland
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| owner = Living Bread Radio Inc.
| branding =
| branding =
| slogan = Proclaiming the Truth
| airdate = July 1, 2004
| airdate = {{start date and age|1946|8|11}}
| frequency = 1060 [[Kilohertz|kHz]]
| frequency = 1060 [[Kilohertz|kHz]]
| translators = {{Radio Relay|94.5|W233CE|Canton}}
| translator = 94.5 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| repeaters = {{Radio Relay|89.5|WILB-FM|[[Boardman, Ohio|Boardman]]}}
| website = [http://www.livingbreadradio.com/ www.livingbreadradio.com]
| webcast = [http://www.barnabasroad.com/wilb_livingbreadradio.m3u WILB Live Feed]
| website = [http://www.livingbreadradio.com/ www.livingbreadradio.com]
| webcast = [http://ic2.christiannetcast.com/wilb-am WILB Live Feed]
| callsign_meaning = '''I''' am the '''L'''iving '''B'''read
| callsign_meaning = "I am the [[Eucharist|Living Bread]]"
| affiliations = [[Eternal Word Television Network#Radio|EWTN Radio]]
| affiliations = [[Eternal Word Television Network#Radio|EWTN Radio]]
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| city = [[Canton, Ohio]]
| coordinates =
| coordinates =
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
}}
}}


'''WILB''' (1060 [[Hertz|kHz]]) is an [[AM broadcasting|AM]] [[radio station]] in [[Canton, Ohio]]. It is owned by Living Bread Radio and it airs [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] [[Christian radio|radio programming]] to the Canton, [[Akron, Ohio|Akron]] and [[Cleveland]] areas. All shows are [[simulcast]] on co-owned 89.5 WILB-FM in [[Boardman, Ohio|Boardman]].
'''WILB''', the '''Living Bread Radio Network''', is an [[AM broadcasting|AM radio]] station in [[Canton, Ohio]], United States, that offers Catholic programming to the Canton, Akron and Cleveland areas. The station broadcasts daytime only with a power of 15,000 watts on 1060 [[Kilohertz|kHz]], making it the largest Catholic radio signal in the state of Ohio. Much of the station's programming is supplied by [[Eternal Word Television Network#Radio|EWTN Radio]]. The station also produces many local programs and features.


Because WILB shares the same frequency as "[[Clear-channel station|clear channel]]" station [[KYW (AM)|KYW]] in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], it broadcasts only during the [[Daytime (astronomy)|daytime hours]]. However, listeners in the Canton vicinity can turn to the stations translator, 94.5 FM, to listen to programming. The station also has streaming audio online and on their mobile app.
WILB is a [[daytimer]] station. By day, it broadcasts with 15,000 [[watt]]s. As [[1060 AM]] is a [[clear channel station|clear channel frequency]] reserved for [[List of North American broadcast station classes|Class A]] station ([[KYW (AM)|KYW]] [[Philadelphia]]), to avoid interference, WILB only broadcasts during [[Daytime (astronomy)|daytime hours]]. Programming is also available on [[FM translator]] '''W233CE''' at 94.5 FM. While 1060 AM can only broadcast during daylight hours, the FM translator provides 24-hour Catholic radio to the Canton area.

Much of the same programming is heard on sister station [[WILB-FM]], licensed to [[Boardman, Ohio]], and serving the Youngstown market. WILB-FM began operations in March 2012 as a new sign-on.


==History==
==History==
===WCMW, WHOF and WOIO===
[[Image:WILB logo.png|thumb|Original logo of the Living Bread Radio Network]]
The station was founded in 1946 by Stark Broadcasting Co. as '''WCMW''', which established WCMW-FM at about the same time on 94.9 MHz. The FM station went off the air around 1953, and the frequency went unused until 1960 when [[WQMX|WDBN]] (now [[WQMX]]) signed on. By 1961 the AM station had become '''WHOF''', and it was a Top 40 outlet in the early 1960s.
The station [[sign-on|signed on]] the air on August 11, 1946. It was owned by Stark Broadcasting Company and its original [[call sign]] was WCMW. Start Broadcasting also established 94.9 WCMW-FM at about the same time. The FM station went off the air around 1953, and the frequency went unused until 1960 when WDBN (now [[WQMX]]) signed on. By 1961 the AM station had become WHOF, and it was a [[Top 40]] outlet in the early 1960s.

In 1967 the call letters were changed again, this time to WOIO. From that point until 1976, WOIO had a [[full service radio]] format of [[middle of the road (music)|middle of the road music]], sports, talk and news. It was a [[network affiliate]] of the [[CBS Radio Network]].

===Top 40 WQIO===
After going through several more format changes, it once again became a Top 40 station in the fall of 1976 as WQIO (using the slogan "Q-10"). It was successful for the next few years, drawing the highest ratings in the history of the station, and driving competitor [[WINW]] (also a daytime station) out of the format.


In 1967 the call letters were changed again, this time to '''WOIO'''. After going through several more format changes, it once again became a Top 40 station in the fall of 1976 as '''WQIO''' (using the slogan "Q-10") and was successful for the next few years in the waning days of AM Top 40 radio, drawing the highest ratings in the history of the station, and driving competitor [[WINW]] (also a daytime station) out of the format. When 106.9 FM in Canton (co-owned with WINW) changed to WOOS with an automated Top 40 format in 1978, WQIO's days as a Top 40 radio station were numbered, and by the fall of 1979 it began to head in a more [[adult contemporary]] direction.
When [[WRQK-FM|106.9 FM in Canton]] (co-owned with WINW) changed to WOOS with an [[broadcast automation|automated]] Top 40 format in 1978, WQIO's days as a Top 40 radio station were numbered, and by the fall of 1979 it began to head in a more [[adult contemporary]] direction.


In 1980, WQIO filed an application with the [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]] to move the station from Canton to [[Canal Fulton, Ohio|Canal Fulton]], and broadcast full-time on 1070 kHz with 1,000 watts daytime and 500 watts nighttime. While this would have allowed WQIO to operate 24 hours a day, a Pittsburgh station also applied for the same frequency, and neither of the applications were granted, nor was WQIO able to acquire an FM station (it had passed on the chance to acquire 106.9, which went to WINW, and later pursued 95.9 in [[New Philadelphia, Ohio]] with an eye towards moving its tower closer to Canton, but was unsuccessful). Faltering in the ratings, WQIO switched to a short-lived [[country music]] format in 1981, but soon was put up for sale.
In 1980, WQIO filed an application with the [[Federal Communications Commission]] (FCC) to move the station from Canton to [[Canal Fulton, Ohio|Canal Fulton]], and broadcast full-time on 1070 kHz with 1,000 watts daytime and 500 watts nighttime. While this would have allowed WQIO to operate 24 hours a day, a Pittsburgh station also applied for the same frequency, and neither of the applications was granted, nor was WQIO able to acquire an FM station. (It had passed on the chance to acquire 106.9, which went to WINW, and later pursued 95.9 in [[New Philadelphia, Ohio]], with an eye towards moving its tower closer to Canton, but was unsuccessful.) Faltering in the ratings, WQIO switched to a [[country music]] format in 1981, but soon was put up for sale.


===AC and talk===
The station was purchased by Arcey Broadcasting, which changed the call letters to '''WRCW''' on June 14, 1982. The RC in the Arcey name and the call letters came from the initials of owner Ronald D. Colaner, who had joined the station in 1965 as a part-time engineer. Over the years, WRCW ran a varied mixture of talk shows and [[adult contemporary]] music, as well as specialty programming on weekends, most notably an oldies show hosted by local personality ''Ricco'' that ran for 18 years (Ricco later landed at [[WDPN]]) and a live Sunday-morning broadcast featuring the [[South Land Gospel Boys]] that had aired since the early 1960s.
The station was purchased by Arcey Broadcasting, which changed the call letters to WRCW on June 14, 1982. The "RC" in the Arcey name and the call letters came from the initials of owner Ronald D. Colaner, who had joined the station in 1965 as a part-time engineer. Over the years, WRCW ran a varied mixture of [[talk radio|talk]] shows and [[adult contemporary]] music, as well as specialty programming on weekends, most notably an [[oldies]] show hosted by local personality ''Ricco'' that ran for 18 years. WRCW also aired a live Sunday-morning broadcast of [[southern gospel]] music that featured the South Land Gospel Boys. That program was heard since the early 1960s.


In 1998 Arcey tried to sell the station to Otter Communications, headed by Dan Ott of Youngstown, but the sale did not go through. The call sign was briefly changed to WTOF on December 7, 1998, but it was changed back to WRCW on February 1, 1999. After 22 years, Arcey Broadcasting finally sold the station to Living Bread Radio for $300,000 in April 2004
In 1998, Arcey tried to sell the station to Otter Communications, headed by Dan Ott of Youngstown, but the sale did not go through. The call sign was briefly changed to WTOF on December 7, 1998, but it was changed back to WRCW on February 1, 1999.
[http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?Category=26&ID=156184&r=1], and it became WILB on July 1, 2004, adopting a Catholic-oriented format.


===Catholic radio===
In 2016, WILB purchased an FM Translator, W233CE. On September 8, 2016, 94.5 FM went on the air. This provides 24-hour Catholic radio to the Canton area.
After 22 years, Arcey Broadcasting sold the station to Living Bread Radio in April 2004 for $300,000.<ref>[http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?Category=26&ID=156184&r=1]</ref> The station switched its call sign to WILB on July 1, 2004. It adopted a [[Catholic Church|Catholic]]-oriented format, primarily airing programming [[EWTN|EWTN Radio]].


In 2016, WILB purchased an [[FM translator]], W233CE (94.5); it went on the air September 8, 2016.
The official site has also an open section for an online shop market of church goods and so on.


==See also==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
*[[Theresa Carpinelli]]


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.livingbreadradio.com/index.php Living Bread Radio]
*[http://www.livingbreadradio.com/index.php Living Bread Radio]
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WILB
Living Bread Radio Network Flagship Station
Broadcast areaCanton–Akron–Cleveland
Frequency1060 kHz
Programming
FormatCatholic radio
AffiliationsEWTN Radio
Ownership
OwnerLiving Bread Radio Inc.
History
First air date
August 11, 1946; 78 years ago (1946-08-11)
Call sign meaning
"I am the Living Bread"
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
ClassD
Power15,000 watts days only
Translator(s)94.5 W233CE (Canton)
Repeater(s)89.5 WILB-FM (Boardman)
Links
Public license information
WebcastWILB Live Feed
Websitewww.livingbreadradio.com

WILB (1060 kHz) is an AM radio station in Canton, Ohio. It is owned by Living Bread Radio and it airs Catholic radio programming to the Canton, Akron and Cleveland areas. All shows are simulcast on co-owned 89.5 WILB-FM in Boardman.

WILB is a daytimer station. By day, it broadcasts with 15,000 watts. As 1060 AM is a clear channel frequency reserved for Class A station (KYW Philadelphia), to avoid interference, WILB only broadcasts during daytime hours. Programming is also available on FM translator W233CE at 94.5 FM. While 1060 AM can only broadcast during daylight hours, the FM translator provides 24-hour Catholic radio to the Canton area.

History

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WCMW, WHOF and WOIO

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The station signed on the air on August 11, 1946. It was owned by Stark Broadcasting Company and its original call sign was WCMW. Start Broadcasting also established 94.9 WCMW-FM at about the same time. The FM station went off the air around 1953, and the frequency went unused until 1960 when WDBN (now WQMX) signed on. By 1961 the AM station had become WHOF, and it was a Top 40 outlet in the early 1960s.

In 1967 the call letters were changed again, this time to WOIO. From that point until 1976, WOIO had a full service radio format of middle of the road music, sports, talk and news. It was a network affiliate of the CBS Radio Network.

Top 40 WQIO

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After going through several more format changes, it once again became a Top 40 station in the fall of 1976 as WQIO (using the slogan "Q-10"). It was successful for the next few years, drawing the highest ratings in the history of the station, and driving competitor WINW (also a daytime station) out of the format.

When 106.9 FM in Canton (co-owned with WINW) changed to WOOS with an automated Top 40 format in 1978, WQIO's days as a Top 40 radio station were numbered, and by the fall of 1979 it began to head in a more adult contemporary direction.

In 1980, WQIO filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to move the station from Canton to Canal Fulton, and broadcast full-time on 1070 kHz with 1,000 watts daytime and 500 watts nighttime. While this would have allowed WQIO to operate 24 hours a day, a Pittsburgh station also applied for the same frequency, and neither of the applications was granted, nor was WQIO able to acquire an FM station. (It had passed on the chance to acquire 106.9, which went to WINW, and later pursued 95.9 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, with an eye towards moving its tower closer to Canton, but was unsuccessful.) Faltering in the ratings, WQIO switched to a country music format in 1981, but soon was put up for sale.

AC and talk

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The station was purchased by Arcey Broadcasting, which changed the call letters to WRCW on June 14, 1982. The "RC" in the Arcey name and the call letters came from the initials of owner Ronald D. Colaner, who had joined the station in 1965 as a part-time engineer. Over the years, WRCW ran a varied mixture of talk shows and adult contemporary music, as well as specialty programming on weekends, most notably an oldies show hosted by local personality Ricco that ran for 18 years. WRCW also aired a live Sunday-morning broadcast of southern gospel music that featured the South Land Gospel Boys. That program was heard since the early 1960s.

In 1998, Arcey tried to sell the station to Otter Communications, headed by Dan Ott of Youngstown, but the sale did not go through. The call sign was briefly changed to WTOF on December 7, 1998, but it was changed back to WRCW on February 1, 1999.

Catholic radio

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After 22 years, Arcey Broadcasting sold the station to Living Bread Radio in April 2004 for $300,000.[1] The station switched its call sign to WILB on July 1, 2004. It adopted a Catholic-oriented format, primarily airing programming EWTN Radio.

In 2016, WILB purchased an FM translator, W233CE (94.5); it went on the air September 8, 2016.

References

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