WGCA
- Quincy, Illinois
- Quincy, Illinois
- Hannibal, Missouri
- Public file
- LMS
WGCA (88.5 FM) is a local Christian radio station in Quincy, Illinois. The station airs a contemporary Christian music format, and serves the areas of Quincy, Illinois, Hannibal, Missouri, and Keokuk, Iowa.
History
Started in 1987 as a cable radio station called Sunshine Radio, WGCA grew and was soon established as a full-fledged broadcast radio station.
Over the course of its history, WGCA has sponsored a number of events and concerts in the Quincy area. In its early years, it welcomed artists like Rebecca St. James and Todd Agnew. From 2005 to 2007, WGCA-FM was the primary local sponsor for SHOUTfest, which is a group of traveling contemporary Christian artists. These day-long concerts were held at Quincy's Clatt Adams Park. In the 2010s, they brought artists like Casting Crowns, Skillet, Newsboys, and For King & Country.
In addition to concerts, WGCA has also been active in bringing special events like March For Jesus and MixFest.
References
- ^ WGCA-FM: Our History WGCA. Accessed December 10, 2018
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WGCA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 24944 (WGCA) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WGCA in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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frequency
- KQPW-LP (102.5 FM)
- WCAZ (990 AM)
- WGEM (1440 AM)
- Nearby regions
- Burlington
- Cedar Rapids–Iowa City
- Columbia
- Macomb
- Ottumwa
- Peoria
- Quad Cities
- Springfield, IL
39°58′19″N 91°19′41″W / 39.972°N 91.328°W / 39.972; -91.328
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