W07CL
Encyclopedia
W07CL is a low-power television station
in Auburn, Indiana
, broadcasting locally on VHF channel 7 as a full-time affiliate of the Three Angels Broadcasting Network. The station is a full-time repeater of 3ABN
programming, with local programming appearing only on rare occasions.
, with additional programming from Network One
added later.
After the collapse of Network One, the station again became a full affiliate of the American Independent Network
. Much like other local low-power stations of the time, W07CL mixed network programming with low-budget local productions. High school sports were a popular fixture on the station during its early years, and many programs were produced by the staff of then-sister stations WIFF (now WGLL
) and WIFF-FM (now WXTW).
Ownership of the station was transferred to Kovas Communications in 1999, and AIN became Urban America Television
in 2001. The station obtained permission from the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) to go off the air on October 17, 2002. The station would remain silent for several months.
On February 21, 2003, Frank Kovas donated the station to the Raymond S. and Dorothy N. Moore Foundation
, along with his other remaining station WGLL
. Due to his failing health, Kovas had already sold his other stations in the years preceding this, including W07CL's sister-station WIFF-FM. Since the change in ownership, both stations have undergone significant changes, including extensive repairs and programming changes. Due to UATV's recent suspension of programming services, this station has become a full-time 3ABN affiliate, and airs the same programming as sister station WFWC-CA
, the other 3ABN affiliate in this market.
Digital Channels:
minister who also manages WFWC-CA
. Alexander is a personal friend of Raymond Moore, and has helped launch a number of other ministries. Although the station is owned by the Moore Foundation, it does not receive monetary support from them; rather, they are supported by donations and local volunteers. Sister-station WGLL
, also managed by Alexander, is a full-time satellite station of 3ABN Radio
.
Television station
A television station is a business, organisation or other such as an amateur television operator that transmits content over terrestrial television. A television transmission can be by analog television signals or, more recently, by digital television. Broadcast television systems standards are...
in Auburn, Indiana
Auburn, Indiana
Auburn is a city in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 13,086 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1836 by Wesley Park , the city is the county seat of DeKalb County. Auburn is also known as Home of the Classics.-Geography:...
, broadcasting locally on VHF channel 7 as a full-time affiliate of the Three Angels Broadcasting Network. The station is a full-time repeater of 3ABN
3ABN
Three Angels Broadcasting Network, or 3ABN for short, is a nonprofit, 24-hour television and radio network that primarily focuses on Christian and health-oriented programming...
programming, with local programming appearing only on rare occasions.
History
W07CL signed on in August 1991 as an affiliate of Main Street TV, two years after originally receiving their license. After the demise of Main Street TV, the station became an affiliate of the American Independent NetworkAmerican Independent Network
The American Independent Network was one of the first major attempts at building a television network, consisting of low-powered television stations. Started by Don Shelton, Randy Moseley, and Lynn Synder, it was similar to the older Channel America , and was the foundation for Urban America TV...
, with additional programming from Network One
Network One
Network One was a small "independent" network, consisting of mostly low-powered television stations, scattered across the Continental United States, similar to Urban America Television, America One, or the better-known Ion...
added later.
After the collapse of Network One, the station again became a full affiliate of the American Independent Network
American Independent Network
The American Independent Network was one of the first major attempts at building a television network, consisting of low-powered television stations. Started by Don Shelton, Randy Moseley, and Lynn Synder, it was similar to the older Channel America , and was the foundation for Urban America TV...
. Much like other local low-power stations of the time, W07CL mixed network programming with low-budget local productions. High school sports were a popular fixture on the station during its early years, and many programs were produced by the staff of then-sister stations WIFF (now WGLL
WGLL
Located in Auburn, Indiana, WGLL is a small AM radio station transmitting on 1570 kHz at 500 watts during the daylight hours and 150 watts during the nighttime hours. The WGLL transmitter and its two towers are located along County Road 29 in Auburn, Indiana....
) and WIFF-FM (now WXTW).
Ownership of the station was transferred to Kovas Communications in 1999, and AIN became Urban America Television
Urban America Television
Urban America Television was an over-the-air television broadcast network in the United States. According to the company's website, the network had 70 affiliate stations. UATV had a reach of 22 million households in the United States. It was a successor to the earlier American Independent...
in 2001. The station obtained permission from the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
(FCC) to go off the air on October 17, 2002. The station would remain silent for several months.
On February 21, 2003, Frank Kovas donated the station to the Raymond S. and Dorothy N. Moore Foundation
Raymond S. and Dorothy N. Moore Foundation
The Raymond S. and Dorothy N. Moore Foundation is a non-profit organization in North Bonneville, Washington. The Moore Foundation is best known for its "Moore formula" educational concept in homeschooling, consisting of study, manual work and community service...
, along with his other remaining station WGLL
WGLL
Located in Auburn, Indiana, WGLL is a small AM radio station transmitting on 1570 kHz at 500 watts during the daylight hours and 150 watts during the nighttime hours. The WGLL transmitter and its two towers are located along County Road 29 in Auburn, Indiana....
. Due to his failing health, Kovas had already sold his other stations in the years preceding this, including W07CL's sister-station WIFF-FM. Since the change in ownership, both stations have undergone significant changes, including extensive repairs and programming changes. Due to UATV's recent suspension of programming services, this station has become a full-time 3ABN affiliate, and airs the same programming as sister station WFWC-CA
WFWC-CA
WFWC-CA is a Class-A low power television station in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It broadcasts as an affiliate of 3ABN channel 45.The station signed on as a low power television station on August 21, 1986 under the call sign W45AG as an affiliate of pay-per-view music video programmer, The Box...
, the other 3ABN affiliate in this market.
Digital
W07CL opeates a digital signal on its sister station, W26DH-D, Channel 26. W26DH-D's virtual channel is displayed as channel 73.Digital Channels:
- 73.1-3ABN-HD
- 73.2-3ABN Latino
- 73.3-3ABN Radio
- 73.4-3ABN Audio
Current management
The station is currently managed on behalf of the Moore Foundation by Ray Alexander, a local Seventh-day AdventistSeventh-day Adventist Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ...
minister who also manages WFWC-CA
WFWC-CA
WFWC-CA is a Class-A low power television station in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It broadcasts as an affiliate of 3ABN channel 45.The station signed on as a low power television station on August 21, 1986 under the call sign W45AG as an affiliate of pay-per-view music video programmer, The Box...
. Alexander is a personal friend of Raymond Moore, and has helped launch a number of other ministries. Although the station is owned by the Moore Foundation, it does not receive monetary support from them; rather, they are supported by donations and local volunteers. Sister-station WGLL
WGLL
Located in Auburn, Indiana, WGLL is a small AM radio station transmitting on 1570 kHz at 500 watts during the daylight hours and 150 watts during the nighttime hours. The WGLL transmitter and its two towers are located along County Road 29 in Auburn, Indiana....
, also managed by Alexander, is a full-time satellite station of 3ABN Radio
3ABN
Three Angels Broadcasting Network, or 3ABN for short, is a nonprofit, 24-hour television and radio network that primarily focuses on Christian and health-oriented programming...
.
See also
- WFWC-CAWFWC-CAWFWC-CA is a Class-A low power television station in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It broadcasts as an affiliate of 3ABN channel 45.The station signed on as a low power television station on August 21, 1986 under the call sign W45AG as an affiliate of pay-per-view music video programmer, The Box...
, sister station - Raymond S. and Dorothy N. Moore FoundationRaymond S. and Dorothy N. Moore FoundationThe Raymond S. and Dorothy N. Moore Foundation is a non-profit organization in North Bonneville, Washington. The Moore Foundation is best known for its "Moore formula" educational concept in homeschooling, consisting of study, manual work and community service...
, owners - List of radio stations in Indiana
- List of television stations in Indiana
- Media ministries of the Seventh-day Adventist ChurchMedia ministries of the Seventh-day Adventist ChurchThere are a number of media ministries associated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. These come in print, radio and television forms and reach countries all around the globe. The Adventist church has a long history of media-based communication, having grown out of the Millerite movement of the...