WYHA

WYHA (102.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting the Bible Broadcasting Network in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.

WYHA
CityGrand Rapids, Michigan
Broadcast areaGrand Rapids metropolitan area
Frequency102.9 MHz
First air date1960
FormatChristian
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT150 meters (490 ft)
ClassB
Facility ID22918
Former call signsWFUR-FM (1960–2020)
NetworkBible Broadcasting Network
OwnerBible Broadcasting Network
Websitebbn1.bbnradio.org/english/

History

Originally the sister station to WFUR (1570 AM), WFUR-FM was constructed on the AM tower site in 1960. The primary reason for construction of WFUR-FM was the early morning and night time audience that WFUR could not reach because at that time, WFUR was only allowed daylight operation (sunrise to sunset). WFUR-FM was the third FM station in the Grand rapids market. Through the years, WFUR-FM increased power as opportunities became available. The final increase took place in 1983. Agreements were signed with other 102.9 FM stations in Ann Arbor and Milwaukee to accept any interference caused by each of them going to 50,000 watts. WFUR-FM constructed a new, taller 635-foot (194 m) with the antenna at a height above average terrain of 490 ft., and installed a new transmitter (Continental) at that time.

In May 2020, the 102.9 frequency was sold to the Bible Broadcasting Network. WFUR's programming continued to air on WFUR (1570 AM) and its translator at 92.9 FM. BBN changed the call letters of the FM station to WYHA.

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