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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WMTH
| name = WMTH
| logo = WMTH-FM logo.png
| logo = WMTH-FM logo.png
| city = [[Park Ridge, Illinois|Park Ridge]], [[Illinois]]
| city = [[Park Ridge, Illinois|Park Ridge]], [[Illinois]]
| area =
| area =
| branding =
| branding =
| airdate = December 20, [[1959 in radio|1959]]
| airdate = December 20, [[1959 in radio|1959]]
| frequency = 90.5 [[megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 90.5 [[megahertz|MHz]]
| format = [[High school radio|High School]]
| format = [[High school radio|High School]]
| erp = 10 [[watt]]s
| erp = 10 [[watt]]s
| haat = 31 meters (102 feet)
| haat = 31 meters (102 feet)
| class = D
| class = D
| facility_id = 6050
| facility_id = 6050
| coordinates = {{coord|42|02|14|N|87|51|30|W}}
| coordinates = {{coord|42|02|14|N|87|51|30|W}}
| former_frequencies = 88.5 [[megahertz|MHz]]
| callsign_meaning = '''M'''aine '''T'''ownship '''H'''igh
| callsign_meaning = '''M'''aine '''T'''ownship '''H'''igh
| former_callsigns =
| former_callsigns =
| owner = Board of Education, Maine Township #207
| owner = Board of Education, Maine Township #207
| licensee =
| licensee =
| sister_stations =
| sister_stations =
| webcast = http://13.bteradio.com:9090/wmth.mp3 Listen Live]
| webcast = http://13.bteradio.com:9090/wmth.mp3 Listen Live]
| website = [http://south.maine207.org/activities/wmth/ WMTH Online]
| website = [http://south.maine207.org/activities/wmth/ WMTH Online]
| affiliations =
| affiliations =
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
}}
}}


'''WMTH-FM''', located in [[Park Ridge, Illinois|Park Ridge]], [[Illinois]], was among the first FM [[high school radio]] stations in the United States when it was licensed in 1959. Established by the Student Council at [[Maine Township High School]], now [[Maine East High School]], the station went on the air during December [[1959 in radio|1959]].<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.wmthalumni.org/firstcast.html |work=Park Ridge Herald |title=Maine FM Station In Operation |date=December 1959}}</ref> The station became known as "The Voice of Maine Township".
'''WMTH-FM''', located in [[Park Ridge, Illinois|Park Ridge]], [[Illinois]], was among the first FM [[high school radio]] stations in the United States when it was licensed in 1959. Established by the Student Council at [[Maine Township High School]], now Maine East High School, the station went on the air during December [[1959 in radio|1959]].<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.wmthalumni.org/firstcast.html |work=Park Ridge Herald |title=Maine FM Station In Operation |date=December 1959}}</ref> The station became known as "The Voice of Maine Township".


The [[radio station]] was built by electronics teacher, Theron Whitfield, and electronics students in the school.
The [[radio station]] was built by electronics teacher, Theron Whitfield, and electronics students in the school.


WMTH-FM has studios at all three existing [[Maine Township High School]]s; [[Maine West High School]] in [[Des Plaines]] and [[Maine East High School]] and [[Maine South High School]] in Park Ridge. There was also a studio at the former [[Maine North High School]] in [[Des Plaines]].
WMTH-FM has studios at all three existing [[Maine Township High School]]s; [[Maine West High School]] in [[Des Plaines]] and Maine East High School and [[Maine South High School]] in Park Ridge. There was also a studio at the former [[Maine North High School]] in [[Des Plaines]].


Maine East, South, and West currently broadcast from about 8:30 AM - 5 PM on Weekdays, with East broadcasting on Mondays, South on Tuesdays, West on Wednesday, and the schools rotating Thursday and Friday every week.
Maine East, South, and West currently broadcast from about 8:30 AM - 5 PM on Weekdays, with East broadcasting on Mondays, South on Tuesdays, West on Wednesday, and the schools rotating Thursday and Friday every week.
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The original power of the station was 16 watts [[effective radiated power]] at a frequency of 88.5&nbsp;MHz. This continued from 1960 until 1983 when the frequency was changed to 90.5&nbsp;MHz and the power reduced to 10 watts. This leaves it as one of the lowest powered FM stations in the United States, and one of few remaining under the now-discontinued Class D license.
The original power of the station was 16 watts [[effective radiated power]] at a frequency of 88.5&nbsp;MHz. This continued from 1960 until 1983 when the frequency was changed to 90.5&nbsp;MHz and the power reduced to 10 watts. This leaves it as one of the lowest powered FM stations in the United States, and one of few remaining under the now-discontinued Class D license.


'''WMTH-TV''' is another section of WMTH, they broadcast a mixture of music, school sports events, and other programs of local interest. All of the broadcast events are streamed on their respective youtube channels. In addition, all events broadcast are staffed by WMTH Club Members and the broadcasts are in care of their respective instructors.
'''WMTH-TV''' is another section of WMTH, they broadcast a mixture of school news, school sports events, and other programs of local interest. All of the broadcast events are streamed on their respective YouTube channels. In addition, all events broadcast are staffed by WMTH Club Members and the broadcasts are in care of their respective instructors.


==Famous alumni==
==Famous alumni==
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* [[Scott Cohn]] (1978) CNBC TV journalist
* [[Scott Cohn]] (1978) CNBC TV journalist
* [[Janet Shamlian]] (1980) national correspondent [[NBC News]]
* [[Janet Shamlian]] (1980) national correspondent [[NBC News]]
* [[David Santrella]] (1980) Broadcast executive
* [[Andy Masur]] (1985) Sports broadcaster
* Countless others are at television stations, radio station, cable-TV, and satellite radio stations
* Countless others are at television stations, radio station, cable-TV, and satellite radio stations
<ref>contact with individuals and/or public domain sources</ref>
<ref>contact with individuals and/or public domain sources</ref>
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
⚫
1. WMTH on the air December 1959 <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wmthalumni.com/blog/wmth-in-the-news/|title = WMTH in the News – WMTH Alumni}}</ref>


==External links==
==External links==
*{{FM station data|WMTH}}
*{{FM station data|6050|WMTH}}
*[https://streema.com/radios/WMTH WMTH-FM online via Streema]
*[https://streema.com/radios/WMTH WMTH-FM online via Streema]
*[http://www.wmthalumni.com/ WMTH Alumni blog and online museum website]
*[http://www.wmthalumni.com/ WMTH Alumni blog and online museum website]
*[https://sites.google.com/site/wmthradioonairschedule/ WMTH on-air schedule]
*[https://sites.google.com/site/wmthradioonairschedule/ WMTH on-air schedule]
⚫
*[http://wmthalumni.com/blog/wmth-in-the-news/ WMTH in the News – WMTH Alumni]


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[[Category:Radio stations established in 1959]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1959]]
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[[Category:1959 establishments in Illinois]]
[[Category:Des Plaines, Illinois]]
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Latest revision as of 00:43, 4 September 2024

WMTH
Frequency90.5 MHz
Programming
FormatHigh School
Ownership
OwnerBoard of Education, Maine Township #207
History
First air date
December 20, 1959
Former frequencies
88.5 MHz
Call sign meaning
Maine Township High
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID6050
ClassD
ERP10 watts
HAAT31 meters (102 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
42°02′14″N 87°51′30″W / 42.03722°N 87.85833°W / 42.03722; -87.85833
Links
Public license information
Webcasthttp://13.bteradio.com:9090/wmth.mp3 Listen Live]
WebsiteWMTH Online

WMTH-FM, located in Park Ridge, Illinois, was among the first FM high school radio stations in the United States when it was licensed in 1959. Established by the Student Council at Maine Township High School, now Maine East High School, the station went on the air during December 1959.[2] The station became known as "The Voice of Maine Township".

The radio station was built by electronics teacher, Theron Whitfield, and electronics students in the school.

WMTH-FM has studios at all three existing Maine Township High Schools; Maine West High School in Des Plaines and Maine East High School and Maine South High School in Park Ridge. There was also a studio at the former Maine North High School in Des Plaines.

Maine East, South, and West currently broadcast from about 8:30 AM - 5 PM on Weekdays, with East broadcasting on Mondays, South on Tuesdays, West on Wednesday, and the schools rotating Thursday and Friday every week.

The call letters were chosen "MTH" as in Maine Township High (school). The WMTH-FM antenna is located on the highest point of the school building at Dempster and Potter Roads in Park Ridge. The studio from 1959 through 1970 was located in room 147B, across the hall from the auditorium. When the center courtyard building opened in the fall of 1970, the radio station relocated and the first WMTH-TV television studio was built.

The original power of the station was 16 watts effective radiated power at a frequency of 88.5 MHz. This continued from 1960 until 1983 when the frequency was changed to 90.5 MHz and the power reduced to 10 watts. This leaves it as one of the lowest powered FM stations in the United States, and one of few remaining under the now-discontinued Class D license.

WMTH-TV is another section of WMTH, they broadcast a mixture of school news, school sports events, and other programs of local interest. All of the broadcast events are streamed on their respective YouTube channels. In addition, all events broadcast are staffed by WMTH Club Members and the broadcasts are in care of their respective instructors.

Famous alumni

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[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WMTH". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Maine FM Station In Operation". Park Ridge Herald. December 1959.
  3. ^ contact with individuals and/or public domain sources
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