Mars Hill Network
Christian radio network in upstate New York
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The Mars Hill Network is a network of Christian radio stations in Northern New York, also serving parts of Ontario and Quebec, Canada. The network features a mix of Christian talk and teaching shows and blocks of Christian music. It first began broadcasting on March 9, 1969.
- Northern New York
- Eastern Ontario
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| Frequency | 102.9 MHz |
| Branding | Mars Hill Network |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian radio |
| Network | SRN News |
| Affiliations | |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Mars Hill Broadcasting Co. Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | March 9, 1969 |
Call sign meaning | "Mars Hill Radio" |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 40432 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 20,000 watts |
| HAAT | 239 meters (784 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°58′1.2″N 76°11′58.7″W |
| Translator | See § Translators |
| Repeater | See § Repeaters |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | www |
Its flagship station is WMHR (102.9 FM) in Syracuse, New York. All stations are non-commercial and are listener-supported, seeking donations on the air and on its website. The studios and offices are on Makyers Road in Syracuse.
Programming
The Mars Hill Network airs both local and national religious programs. Programs are hosted by James Dobson, Jim Daly, John MacArthur, Erwin Lutzer, Adrian Rogers, J. Vernon McGee, Alistair Begg and Charles Stanley. Updates are provided by SRN News.
History
The first station, WMHR 102.9 FM in Syracuse, went on the air in 1969. In 1988, WMHN 89.3 FM in Webster, New York, began broadcasting as the network's second station. It serves the Rochester metropolitan area.
In 1991, a station near the Canada–United States border joined the network. WMHI 94.7 FM in Cape Vincent, New York, began serving Jefferson County, near Kingston, Ontario. WMHQ 90.1 FM in Malone, New York, signed on in 2003, serving Franklin County near the border of Quebec.[2]
WMHU 91.1 FM, in Cold Brook, New York, signed on in 2011, serving Herkimer County.[3] Two stations joined the network in 2019: WMHY 88.5 FM, in Richfield Springs, New York, serving Otsego County. WMHH 96.7 FM, in Clifton Park, New York, flipped from its previous format as an oldies station. It serves Albany and the Capital District.
In addition to full-power stations, the network is heard on more than a dozen low-power FM translator stations around New York State, including one on Eastern Long Island.
Other stations
Repeaters
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | Class | ERP (W) |
Height (m (ft)) |
Transmitter coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMHI | 94.7 FM | Cape Vincent, New York | 40435 | A | 5,800 | 101 m (331 ft) | 44°4′42.2″N 76°15′24.8″W |
| WMHH | 96.7 FM | Clifton Park, New York | 30571 | A | 4,700 | 100 m (330 ft) | 42°52′44.3″N 73°51′45.4″W |
| WMHU | 91.1 FM | Cold Brook, New York | 174468 | A | 380 | 227 m (745 ft) | 43°8′30.2″N 75°2′20.5″W |
| WMHQ | 90.1 FM | Malone, New York | 89863 | A | 2,700 | 108 m (354 ft) | 44°49′41.2″N 74°22′41.6″W |
| WMHY | 88.5 FM | Richfield Springs, New York | 174409 | A | 610 | 116 m (381 ft) | 42°55′11.2″N 74°57′0.5″W |
| WMHN | 89.3 FM | Webster, New York | 40430 | A | 1,000 | 44 m (144 ft) | 43°13′45.2″N 77°26′50.9″W |
All call sign meanings are a variation of "Mars Hill".
Translators
In addition to the main stations, there are 15 translators to relay the network's programming.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | FCC info | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W241CM | 96.1 FM | Cortland, New York | 13971 | LMS | Relays WMHR |
| W300DG | 107.9 FM | Greece, New York | 150710 | LMS | Relays WMHN |
| W270DY | 101.9 FM | Ithaca, New York | 22657 | LMS | Relays WMHR |
| W262AC | 100.3 FM | Little Falls, New York | 21520 | LMS | Relays WMHU |
| W250AD | 97.9 FM | Long Lake, New York | 24615 | LMS | Relays WMHQ |
| W220BO | 91.9 FM | Lowville, New York | 5525 | LMS | Relays WMHR |
| W213AR | 90.5 FM | Lyons Falls, New York | 5523 | LMS | Relays WMHR |
| W249AS | 97.7 FM | Norwich, New York | 8396 | LMS | Relays WMHR |
| W263CE | 100.5 FM | Ogdensburg, New York | 150706 | LMS | Relays WMHI |
| W290AN | 105.9 FM | Ogdensburg, New York | 24614 | LMS | Relays WMHI |
| W213BL | 90.5 FM | Oneonta, New York | 121969 | LMS | Relays WMHR |
| W202CI | 88.3 FM | Richville, New York | 24619 | LMS | Relays WMHR |
| W215BT | 90.9 FM | Riverhead, New York | 92332 | LMS | Relays WMHR |
| W270BX | 101.9 FM | Rochester, New York | 150636 | LMS | Relays WMHN |
| W254CY | 98.7 FM | Saranac Lake, New York | 150703 | LMS | Relays WMHQ |