WATH
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| City | Athens, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Southeastern Ohio |
| Frequency | 970 kHz |
| Branding | Classic Hits 970 & 97.1 WATH |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits, talk |
| Affiliations | CBS News Radio Cincinnati Bengals Radio Network Fox Sports Radio Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | WATH, Inc. - David Palmer |
| WXTQ-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1950 |
Call sign meaning | W ATHens |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 71096 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1,000 watts day 26 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°20′40.00″N 82°6′21.00″W / 39.3444444°N 82.1058333°W |
| Translator(s) | 97.1 W246CE (Athens) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | 970wath.com |
WATH (970 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format. Licensed to Athens, Ohio, United States. The station is currently owned by WATH, Inc. and features programming from CBS News Radio, Fox Sports Radio and Westwood One.[1]
History[]
970 WATH first hit the airwaves in Athens, Ohio, on October 25, 1950.
Current programming[2][]
Party Line: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.[]
The Party Line is Ohio's longest continuously airing talk show having started in 1974. The Squire of the Hocking Valley, Woody Simpson was its first host but the show originally was called Up On Mockingbird Hill which began as a gardening tips program. But it wasn't too long before its focus expanded to other topics and with that became the Party Line. Ted Jacobson was the shows next host. It was in 1980 that Dave Palmer began hosting the show and he remains so today. The Party Line now enjoys the monthly appearances by Ohio University's president, Athens' mayor, county commissioners, dignitaries, celebrities and experts in a variety of timely topics.[3]
Sentimental Journey: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.[]
Sentimental songs. Hosted by Scott Dailey
Classic Caravan: Monday through Friday 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.[]
Classic rock and classic retro show. Hosted by Skye Hope.[4]
The SportsFan: Monday through Friday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.[]
Covers local, regional and national sports topics of the day. Hosted by Troy Bolin and Connor Mills.
The Jim Bohannon Show: Monday through Friday 10 p.m. - 5 a.m.[]
Make it Happen: Wednesday's 10 a.m. - 10:36 a.m.[]
Join Kim and Ruth of the Athens City/County Health Department to discuss options for your health.
Fairhope Hospice Presents: Thursday's 10 a.m. - 10:36 a.m.[]
Auto Smarts: Friday's 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.[]
Join Boots to talk about cars.
Dick Bartley's Classic Hits Show: Saturday's 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.[]
The Classics with Steve Downs: Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 noon[]
Sunday Morning Memories: Sunday's 6 a.m. - 12 p.m.[]
Sports affiliates[]
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Cincinnati Reds
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Ohio State University
- Athens High School football, basketball and baseball
Notable on-air talent[]
Current[]
- Dave Palmer
- Scott Dailey
- Skye Hope
- River Chalker
- Troy Bolin
- Connor Mills
- Samantha Garcia
- DJ Lizzard
- Barry Bolin
- Joey Madore
Former[]
- Chuck Dailey
- Fred Palmer
- Jon Zellner
- Lukas Moore
- Ryan Boyd
- Jake Hromada
Notable alumni[]
References[]
- ^ "WATH Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "WATH 970 : Local Programming". www.970wath.com. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ "Dave Palmer". www.wxtq.com. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- ^ "Skye Hope". www.wxtq.com. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
External links[]
- WATH in the FCC AM station database
- WATH on Radio-Locator
- WATH in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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