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The "tower" at [[Maine East High School]] houses the broadcasting transmitter for [[WMTH-FM]]. The station originally broadcast on 88.5 MHz with 16 watts of power. In 1984, the station changed to a new frequency, 90.5 MHz and reduced power at the request of the [[Federal Communications Commission]]. |
The "tower" at [[Maine East High School]] houses the broadcasting transmitter for [[WMTH-FM]]. The station originally broadcast on 88.5 MHz with 16 watts of power. In 1984, the station changed to a new frequency, 90.5 MHz and reduced power at the request of the [[Federal Communications Commission]]. |
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WMTH-FM continues to broadcast a mixture of music, school sports events, and other programs of local interest. |
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Revision as of 12:20, 29 October 2006
History
WMTH-FM was the first high school radio station in the United States. Established by the Student Council on a shoestring budget at Maine Township High School, now Maine East High School in 1959.
The radio station was built by electronics teacher, Theron Whitfield, and electronics students in the school. The first student voice on the station was that of class of 1960 senior, Harrison Ford, who went on to become an actor in the movie Star Wars and Indiana Jones.
WMTH-FM has studios at all three Maine Township High Schools; Maine West High School and Maine South High School. There was also a studio at the former Maine North High School.
The "tower" at Maine East High School houses the broadcasting transmitter for WMTH-FM. The station originally broadcast on 88.5 MHz with 16 watts of power. In 1984, the station changed to a new frequency, 90.5 MHz and reduced power at the request of the Federal Communications Commission.
WMTH-FM continues to broadcast a mixture of music, school sports events, and other programs of local interest.