WDOH
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WDOH is a commercial American
FM radio station
licensed to Delphos
operating at 107.1 mHz with an adult contemporary format. Its studios are located in Delphos and offices are located in Lima, Ohio
with transmitter located in Delphos
between Van Wert and Lima.
Enterprises. In 1980 the adult contemporary format switched to locally produced automation tapes prior to its switch in 1989 to a Country
format. At the time of its founding, the station served the greater Delphos, Fort Jennings
and Middle Point
area with local news and sporting events. Its original studios and offices were located inside the original Commercial Bank building in downtown Delphos.
In the mid-'70's, Tri-County Broadcasting sold the FM outlet to Vogel Roach, Incorporated, who in the late 1980s tweaked the format to resemble more of a Classic Country
format, competing against Jacor's owned and operated WIMT
in Lima. In 2001 Vogel Roach purchased the station's first automation system replacing the original reel to reel system(nicknamed "The Demon") home built by original engineer and co-founder Ray Tanner. WDOH had been one of the last operations in the United States to operate on a reel to reel
format.
In 2005, Maverick Media of Lima, who earlier that year had purchased Country WFGF
, Top 40 WZOQ
, Classic Hits WUZZ and Urban WLJM, purchased the country outlet and flipped it to an all-Christmas music
station, making it the area's first all-Christmas station On December 26th, a new format was unveiled as the station took on a Soft Adult Contemporary format to protect new sister-owned country WFGF.
WDOH recently transitioned to an entertainment based AC with the anchor morning show Bob and Sheri, who were on sister station 92 ZOO for nearly 10 years. The show gained the top-rated position in the market and stayed there for nearly five consecutive years. Former morning host Bob Ulm remains in the seat as News Director for all five stations in the cluster joining Sports Director Rick Burgei.
WDOH moved morning show co-host Jeff Wittler into the mid-day position where he runs his "Stress Free Workday" with insightful tips for living healthier, working better and being happier. His show has gained quick traction.
WDOH maintains the services of Lima radio veteran Jim Edwards (also known as Diesel) as part time and fill ins. Jim currently anchors weekend duty at WDOH and other Maverick Media properties including 92.1 The Frog, 93.1 The Fan, 104.9 The Eagle, and 940 WCIT. Jim's long list of call letters in addition to his current stations include WLSR, WBUK, WIMA, WIMT, WMLX, WYRX, WZRX, WIMT, WUZZ, WLJM, and various others.
WDOH recently hired Sandy Bennett to serve as fill in and part-time staff. Sandy has been on the air in Columbus at AC powerhouse WSNY along with nights in Cleveland at WMJI and co-host mornings at KODA Houston for nearly 10 years.
WDOH also added John Tesh
for afternoon drive and Delilah
weeknights from 7 p.m.-midnight. The station also airs Jim Brickman
's Your Weekend. Brickman works for WDOK
in Cleveland and other various AC stations throughout the country. The show airs on Saturdays following John Tesh.
WDOH is the sports broadcast arm for Delphos Jefferson and Delphos Saint Johns sports.
United States
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FM radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
licensed to Delphos
Delphos, Ohio
Delphos is a city in Allen and Van Wert Counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. It had a population of 6,944 at the 2000 census.The Allen County portion of Delphos is part of the Lima Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Van Wert County portion is part of the Van Wert Micropolitan Statistical...
operating at 107.1 mHz with an adult contemporary format. Its studios are located in Delphos and offices are located in Lima, Ohio
Lima, Ohio
Lima is a city in and the county seat of Allen County, Ohio, United States. The municipality is located in northwestern Ohio along Interstate 75 approximately north of Dayton and south-southwest of Toledo....
with transmitter located in Delphos
Delphos, Ohio
Delphos is a city in Allen and Van Wert Counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. It had a population of 6,944 at the 2000 census.The Allen County portion of Delphos is part of the Lima Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Van Wert County portion is part of the Van Wert Micropolitan Statistical...
between Van Wert and Lima.
History
WDOH was signed on in December 1972 by Tri-County Broadcasting . Originally with an automated music package entitled "Hitparade" produced by Drake-ChenaultDrake-Chenault
Drake-Chenault Enterprises was a radio syndication company that specialized in automation on FM radio stations. The company was founded in the late-1960s by radio programmer and deejay Bill Drake , and his business partner, Lester Eugene Chenault...
Enterprises. In 1980 the adult contemporary format switched to locally produced automation tapes prior to its switch in 1989 to a Country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
format. At the time of its founding, the station served the greater Delphos, Fort Jennings
Fort Jennings, Ohio
Fort Jennings is a village in the southwestern corner of Putnam County, Ohio, United States. The population was 432 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Fort Jennings is located at ....
and Middle Point
Middle Point, Ohio
Middle Point is a village in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States with a population of 593 as of the 2000 census. It is included within the Van Wert, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Middle Point is located at ....
area with local news and sporting events. Its original studios and offices were located inside the original Commercial Bank building in downtown Delphos.
In the mid-'70's, Tri-County Broadcasting sold the FM outlet to Vogel Roach, Incorporated, who in the late 1980s tweaked the format to resemble more of a Classic Country
Classic country
Classic country is a music radio format that specializes in playing mainstream country hits from past decades.This genre generally follows one of two formats: those specializing in hits from the 1920s through the early 1970s, and focus primarily on innovators and artists from country music's Golden...
format, competing against Jacor's owned and operated WIMT
WIMT
WIMT is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Lima, Ohio, operating at 102.1 MHz with a Country format. Its studios and offices are located on West Market Street in Lima, with its transmitter located just outside of Buckland, between Wapakoneta and Lima.-Early history:Originally WIMA-FM was a...
in Lima. In 2001 Vogel Roach purchased the station's first automation system replacing the original reel to reel system(nicknamed "The Demon") home built by original engineer and co-founder Ray Tanner. WDOH had been one of the last operations in the United States to operate on a reel to reel
Reel to Reel
* For the audio technology, see "Reel-to-reel audio tape recording"Reel to Reel is the debut album by Grand Puba. It was Puba's first solo venture, following group projects with the likes of the short lived group Masters of Ceremony and Brand Nubian. Both of the group’s albums were critically...
format.
In 2005, Maverick Media of Lima, who earlier that year had purchased Country WFGF
WFGF
WFGF is a commercial radio station based in Wapakoneta, Ohio, broadcasting a country music format. Its studios are located in Lima, Ohio, with their transmitter located in Cridersville, Ohio, between Wapakoneta and Lima....
, Top 40 WZOQ
WWSR
WWSR is a commercial radio station in Lima, Ohio, broadcasting a sports radio format.-History:WWSR was founded in August 1993 as WYRX "93 Rocks" a sister station to WZOQ at first with an album-oriented rock format and transmits with 3,000 watts E.R.P...
, Classic Hits WUZZ and Urban WLJM, purchased the country outlet and flipped it to an all-Christmas music
Christmas music
Christmas music comprises a variety of genres of music normally performed or heard around the Christmas season, which tends to begin in the months leading up the actual holiday and end in the weeks shortly thereafter.-Early:...
station, making it the area's first all-Christmas station On December 26th, a new format was unveiled as the station took on a Soft Adult Contemporary format to protect new sister-owned country WFGF.
Programming
WDOH is programmed by Phil Austin who was previously Director of Operations for Clear Channel in Lima over WIMT, WLWD, WMLX, WBUK, WZRX and WIMA as well as the ABN network.WDOH recently transitioned to an entertainment based AC with the anchor morning show Bob and Sheri, who were on sister station 92 ZOO for nearly 10 years. The show gained the top-rated position in the market and stayed there for nearly five consecutive years. Former morning host Bob Ulm remains in the seat as News Director for all five stations in the cluster joining Sports Director Rick Burgei.
WDOH moved morning show co-host Jeff Wittler into the mid-day position where he runs his "Stress Free Workday" with insightful tips for living healthier, working better and being happier. His show has gained quick traction.
WDOH maintains the services of Lima radio veteran Jim Edwards (also known as Diesel) as part time and fill ins. Jim currently anchors weekend duty at WDOH and other Maverick Media properties including 92.1 The Frog, 93.1 The Fan, 104.9 The Eagle, and 940 WCIT. Jim's long list of call letters in addition to his current stations include WLSR, WBUK, WIMA, WIMT, WMLX, WYRX, WZRX, WIMT, WUZZ, WLJM, and various others.
WDOH recently hired Sandy Bennett to serve as fill in and part-time staff. Sandy has been on the air in Columbus at AC powerhouse WSNY along with nights in Cleveland at WMJI and co-host mornings at KODA Houston for nearly 10 years.
WDOH also added John Tesh
John Tesh
John Frank Tesh is an American pianist and composer of pop music, as well as a radio host and television presenter. His 10-year-old 'Intelligence for Your Life Radio Show' reaches 14.2 Million listeners/week, and is syndicated by Teshmedia on 400 stations in US, Canada, and the UK...
for afternoon drive and Delilah
Delilah Rene
Delilah Rene Luke , almost always known mononymously as Delilah, is an American radio personality, author, and songwriter, best known as the host of a nationally syndicated nightly U.S...
weeknights from 7 p.m.-midnight. The station also airs Jim Brickman
Jim Brickman
Jim Brickman is an American songwriter and pianist. He has been named the most charted male Adult Contemporary artist to date, with six of his albums receiving Gold and Platinum status. He is known for his solo piano compositions, pop-style instrumentals, and vocal collaborations with artists...
's Your Weekend. Brickman works for WDOK
WDOK
WDOK — branded Soft Rock 102.1 WDOK — is a commercial adult contemporary radio station licensed to Cleveland, Ohio. Studios are located at One Radio Lane along with CBS Radio sister station WQAL, and its transmitter is located in Parma on a tower that it shares with WQHS-TV channel 61...
in Cleveland and other various AC stations throughout the country. The show airs on Saturdays following John Tesh.
WDOH is the sports broadcast arm for Delphos Jefferson and Delphos Saint Johns sports.