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Montrose Broadcasting Corporation

Ministry Description
Montrose Broadcasting Corporation owns and operates non-commercial radio stations WPEL FM and AM 800 in Montrose, Pennsylvania, WPGO AM in Horseheads, NY, WPGM-AM/FM in Danville, Pennsylvania, WBGM (FM) in New Berlin, Pennsylvania and WJSA Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. WPEL began broadcasting on May 30, 1953, WPGM was purchased on January 6, 1964, WBGM commenced operations on September 6, 1996, WPGO began broadcasting January 1, 2022 and WJSA FM began broadcasting on March 28, 2022. WPEL-AM broadcasts from 6:00 a.m. until sunset. All of the other stations operate 24 hours a day. WPEL, WPGO, WPGM, WBGM and WJSA broadcast Bible teaching programs, evangelistic programs, public affairs programs, beautiful music, light classical music, and news.
Ministry Details
Location: Montrose, PA
Founded: 1951
Tel: (570) 278-2811
Top Leader: Mr. James R. Baker
Donor Contact: Mr. James R. Baker
Member Since: June 26, 1989
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GiverConnect™
WPEL-FM 96.5 and AM 800 are non-commercial listener-supported radio stations owned and operated by the Montrose Broadcasting Corporation. The stations depend on the monthly support of listeners like you. Your gift designated for current expenses and the equipment needs of the stations will be used exclusively for the expenses of broadcasting the programs.
Ministry Sectors & Types
Ministry Sectors
  • Media
  • Ministry Types
  • Media: Radio (primary)
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