WDOH

Infobox Radio Station
name = WDOH


city = Delphos, Ohio
area = Lima, Ohio
branding = LITE ROCK 107.1 WDOH
slogan = TODAY'S REFRESHING LITE ROCK
airdate =
frequency = 107.1 (MHz)
format = Adult Contemporary
erp = 3,300 watts
class = A
owner = Maverick Media of Lima
website = [http://www.wdoh.com]
callsign_meaning = WD(Delphos)OH(Ohio) |

WDOH ("LITE ROCK 107.1") 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.

History

WDOH was signed on in December 1972 by Tri-County Broadcasting . Originally with an automated music package entitled "Hitparade" produced by Drake-Chenault 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.

Programming

WDOH is programmed by VP/Contemporary Formats Dan Baisden, who transferred from Artistic Media Partners of Lafayette, where he most recently programmed heritage Top 40 WAZY and country WLFF. WDOH Operations Manager is Brian Steel who was most recently PD of crosstown WIMT-FM, where he also hosted mornings. Brian was with Clear Channel for two years after coming from Burbach of Parkersburg where he served as OM.

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.Fact|date=December 2007 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. Fact|date=December 2007

WDOH recently hired Sandy Bennett away from WIMT 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.

WDOH also added John Tesh for afternoon drive and Delilah weeknights from 7 p.m.-midnight. Tesh and Delilah were formerly heard on crosstown WMLX but were both picked up for WDOH by Maverick's Dan Baisden. The station also airs Jim Brickman's "Your Weekend". Brickman to work for WDOK in Cleveland and other various AC stations throughout the country. The show airs on Sundays following John Tesh.

WDOH is the sports broadcast arm for Delphos Jefferson and Delphos Saint Johns sports.

External links

* [http://www.wdoh.com/default.htm WDOH]
* [http://asx.abacast.com/wdohfm-wdohfm-32.asx Listen Live]