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{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WPCG-LP
| name = WPCG-LP
| image =
| city = [[Canton, Georgia|Canton]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
| city = [[Canton, Georgia|Canton]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
| area = [[Cherokee County, Georgia]] (NNW of Atlanta)
| area = [[Cherokee County, Georgia]] (NNW of Atlanta)
| slogan =
| branding = Grace 102.9
| branding = Grace 102.9
| frequency = 102.9 [[MHz]]
| frequency = 102.9 [[MHz]]
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| channel = 275
| repeater =
| airdate = 2004
| airdate = 2004
| share =
| share as of =
| share source =
| format = [[Christian radio]]
| format = [[Christian radio]]
| power =
| erp = 15 [[watt]]s
| erp = 15 [[watt]]s
| haat =
| class = L1
| class = L1
| facility_id = 124395
| facility_id = 124395
| coordinates =
| callsign_meaning = '''W'''e '''P'''roclaim '''C'''hrist's '''G'''race
| callsign_meaning = '''W'''e '''P'''roclaim '''C'''hrist's '''G'''race
| former_frequencies = 107.9 MHz (2005-2013)<br>103.7 MHz (2013-2014) 102.7 (2014-2015)
| former_frequencies = 107.9&nbsp;MHz (2005–2013)<br>103.7&nbsp;MHz (2013–2014)<br>102.7 MHz (2014–2015)
| owner = Cherokee FM Radio
| owner = Cherokee FM Radio
| licensee =
| webcast =
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| website = https://mygraceradio.com/
| sister_stations =
| webcast = stationCallSign=WPCG Listen Live]
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| website = [http://www.gracefmcanton.com]
| affiliations =
}}
}}


'''WPCG-LP''' (102.9 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is an [[LPFM]] [[radio station]] licensed to [[Canton, Georgia]], an [[exurb]] of [[metro Atlanta]]. The station is owned by Cherokee FM Radio.<ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WPCG-LP |title=WPCG-LP Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }} web|url=http://www1.arbitron.com/sip/displaySip.do?surveyID=SU08&band=fm&callLetter=WPCG-LP|title=WPCG-LP Station Information Profile|publisher=[[Arbitron]]}}</ref>
'''WPCG-LP''' (102.9 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is an [[LPFM]] [[Christian radio|Christian]] [[radio station]] licensed to [[Canton, Georgia]], an [[exurb]] of [[metro Atlanta]]. The station is owned by Cherokee FM Radio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WPCG-LP |title=WPCG-LP Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www1.arbitron.com/sip/displaySip.do?surveyID=SU08&band=fm&callLetter=WPCG-LP|title=WPCG-LP Station Information Profile|publisher=[[Arbitron]]}}</ref>


The station's original application was for [[Woodstock, Georgia]], later receiving a [[construction permit]] in 2004 for a new facility on 107.9. It city of license was changed to [[Canton, Georgia]], also in [[Cherokee County, Georgia|Cherokee County]]. In 2008 WPCG applied to change its frequency to 103.7. The FCC granted permission via [[special temporary authority]], and WPCG began operation at a new tower site on 103.7 on December 30, 2008. On May 14, 2013, the WPCG received permission from the FCC to operate permanently on 103.7. The site is next to [[Waleska]] Road ([[Reinhardt College]] Parkway, about 2½ miles or 4km north of downtown Canton, and has a much greater [[HAAT|height]], but at a much lower [[effective radiated power|power]] than its previous site but much closer to Canton, its city of license.
The station's original application was for [[Woodstock, Georgia]], later receiving a [[construction permit]] in 2004 for a new facility on 107.9. It city of license was changed to [[Canton, Georgia]], also in [[Cherokee County, Georgia|Cherokee County]]. In 2008 WPCG applied to change its frequency to 103.7. The FCC granted permission via [[special temporary authority]], and WPCG began operation at a new tower site on 103.7 on December 30, 2008. On May 14, 2013, the WPCG received permission from the FCC to operate permanently on 103.7. The site is next to [[Waleska]] Road on [[Reinhardt College]] Parkway, about {{frac|2|1|2}} miles or 4&nbsp;km north of downtown Canton, and has a much greater [[HAAT|height]], but at a much lower [[effective radiated power|power]] than its previous site but much closer to Canton, its city of license.


WPCG-LP change frequencies again on August 5, 2014, to 102.7 FM and moved to 2288 Marietta Highway, Suite 170, Canton, GA 3014 On January 5, 2016 WPCG moved to Holly Springs, GA, next to I-575, increasing its predicted coverage from under 50,000 people to about 250,000 in Cherokee and North Cobb counties based on engineering studies.
WPCG-LP change frequencies again on August 5, 2014, to 102.7 FM and moved to 2288 Marietta Highway, Suite 170, Canton, GA 3014. On January 5, 2016, WPCG moved to Holly Springs, GA, next to I-575, increasing its predicted coverage from under 50,000 people to about 250,000 in Cherokee and North Cobb counties based on engineering studies.


In June 2009, the transfer of control of the station from original licensee Cherokee Presbyterian Church to Cherokee FM Radio.
In June 2009, the transfer of control of the station from original licensee Cherokee Presbyterian Church to Cherokee FM Radio.
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://mygraceradio.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.gracefmcanton.com]
* {{LPFM station data|WPCG}}
* {{LPFM station data|124395|WPCG-LP}}
*[http://www.recnet.com/cdbs/fmq.php?call=wpcg-lp WPCG-LP at RECnet]
*[http://www.recnet.com/cdbs/fmq.php?call=wpcg-lp WPCG-LP at RECnet]


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{{Religious Radio Stations in Georgia}}
{{Religious Radio Stations in Georgia}}


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[[Category:Radio stations in Georgia (U.S. state)|PCG-LP]]
[[Category:Low-power FM radio stations in Georgia (U.S. state)|PCG-LP]]
[[Category:Low-power FM radio stations in Georgia (U.S. state)|PCG-LP]]
[[Category:Cherokee County, Georgia]]
[[Category:Cherokee County, Georgia]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 2004]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 2004]]
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[[Category:Christian radio stations in Georgia (U.S. state)|PCG-LP]]




Latest revision as of 12:46, 23 August 2024

WPCG-LP
Broadcast areaCherokee County, Georgia (NNW of Atlanta)
Frequency102.9 MHz
BrandingGrace 102.9
Programming
FormatChristian radio
Ownership
OwnerCherokee FM Radio
History
First air date
2004
Former frequencies
107.9 MHz (2005–2013)
103.7 MHz (2013–2014)
102.7 MHz (2014–2015)
Call sign meaning
We Proclaim Christ's Grace
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID124395
ClassL1
ERP15 watts
Links
Public license information
LMS
Websitehttps://mygraceradio.com/

WPCG-LP (102.9 FM) is an LPFM Christian radio station licensed to Canton, Georgia, an exurb of metro Atlanta. The station is owned by Cherokee FM Radio.[2][3]

The station's original application was for Woodstock, Georgia, later receiving a construction permit in 2004 for a new facility on 107.9. It city of license was changed to Canton, Georgia, also in Cherokee County. In 2008 WPCG applied to change its frequency to 103.7. The FCC granted permission via special temporary authority, and WPCG began operation at a new tower site on 103.7 on December 30, 2008. On May 14, 2013, the WPCG received permission from the FCC to operate permanently on 103.7. The site is next to Waleska Road on Reinhardt College Parkway, about 2+1⁄2 miles or 4 km north of downtown Canton, and has a much greater height, but at a much lower power than its previous site but much closer to Canton, its city of license.

WPCG-LP change frequencies again on August 5, 2014, to 102.7 FM and moved to 2288 Marietta Highway, Suite 170, Canton, GA 3014. On January 5, 2016, WPCG moved to Holly Springs, GA, next to I-575, increasing its predicted coverage from under 50,000 people to about 250,000 in Cherokee and North Cobb counties based on engineering studies.

In June 2009, the transfer of control of the station from original licensee Cherokee Presbyterian Church to Cherokee FM Radio.

WBHF AM 1450 in nearby Cartersville, Georgia previously had broadcast callsign WPCG.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WPCG-LP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WPCG-LP Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "WPCG-LP Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
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