WHYF
Radio station in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania
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WHYF (720 AM) is a noncommercial radio station licensed to Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania, United States, and serving the Harrisburg metropolitan area, operating during the daytime hours only. It broadcasts a Catholic radio format, mostly from EWTN Radio with some local programs. It is owned by Holy Family Radio, Inc.
Broadcast areaHarrisburg metropolitan area
BrandingHoly Family Radio
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| Broadcast area | Harrisburg metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 720 kHz |
| Branding | Holy Family Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Catholic talk and teaching |
| Affiliations | EWTN Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Holy Family Radio, Inc |
| History | |
First air date | June 1987 |
Former call signs | WWII (1987–2011) |
Call sign meaning | Holy Family |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Class | D |
| Power | 2,200 watts (days only) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
History
In June 1987, the station signed on the air. It used the call sign WWII and had a contemporary Christian music format in AM stereo.
In July 2011, the station was sold to a group of Catholic broadcasters in the Diocese of Harrisburg, using the name Holy Family Radio, Inc. The call sign switched to WHYF on August 2, 2011.