WRTP
Encyclopedia
WRTP is a radio station
broadcasting a Christian contemporary format. Licensed to Franklinton, North Carolina
, USA, it serves the Rocky Mount-Wilson area. The station is currently owned by Radio Training Network.
and WGSB to Radio Training Network, that company bought WHGG-FM 90.1 FM in Roanoke Rapids, which was licensed to a school, and changed its name to WRTP-FM. The first translator, W216BN at 91.1 in Raleigh, signed on in 1999, giving the stations a nighttime signal in that area. W216BN moved from north Raleigh to the WSHA
tower to prevent interference to WUNC-FM. Another translator was W257BH at 99.3 FM in Lizard Lick
, serving eastern Wake County
. WRTP-FM eventually moved to the 88.5 frequency, former home of WZRU
. After WRTP-AM was sold to Que Pasa Radio
, WRTP-FM continued to broadcast, having increased to 24 hours a day, on multiple FM frequencies throughout central and eastern North Carolina and on line at http://www.goodnews.org.
WRTP plans a city of license change to Franklinton, North Carolina
.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
broadcasting a Christian contemporary format. Licensed to Franklinton, North Carolina
Franklinton, North Carolina
Franklinton is a town in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,745 at the 2000 census. It is home to a plant operated by Novozymes. Novozymes North America Inc...
, USA, it serves the Rocky Mount-Wilson area. The station is currently owned by Radio Training Network.
History
After Carolina Christian Communications sold WRTP-AM and simulcast stations WRTGWRTG
WRTG is a radio station licensed to serve the community of Garner, North Carolina. It airs a Spanish language format as part of the Que Pasa Radio network.-History:...
and WGSB to Radio Training Network, that company bought WHGG-FM 90.1 FM in Roanoke Rapids, which was licensed to a school, and changed its name to WRTP-FM. The first translator, W216BN at 91.1 in Raleigh, signed on in 1999, giving the stations a nighttime signal in that area. W216BN moved from north Raleigh to the WSHA
WSHA
WSHA is a radio station broadcasting a Jazz/Gospel/Community Interest format. Licensed to Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, the station serves the Raleigh. The station is currently owned by Shaw University and features programing from National Public Radio.-History:In 1968, Shaw University became the...
tower to prevent interference to WUNC-FM. Another translator was W257BH at 99.3 FM in Lizard Lick
Lizard Lick, North Carolina
Lizard Lick is an unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. The community is located at the crossroads of Lizard Lick Road and NC 97.The community is approximately east of the state capital of Raleigh...
, serving eastern Wake County
Wake County, North Carolina
Wake County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 900,993 making it North Carolina's second most populated county...
. WRTP-FM eventually moved to the 88.5 frequency, former home of WZRU
WZRU
WZRU is a radio station broadcasting a Southern Gospel format. Licensed to Garysburg, North Carolina, USA, it serves the Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount and Emporia, VA areas. The station is currently owned by Roanoke Valley Communications, Inc.. WZRU's sister Station is WZRN 90.5, and serves the Lake...
. After WRTP-AM was sold to Que Pasa Radio
Que Pasa Radio
Que Pasa Radio is a network of 4 radio stations in North Carolina broadcasting music and news in Spanish.-Stations:* WREV 1220 AM Reidsville, Greensboro* WLLQ 1530 AM Durham* WYSR 1590 AM High Point, Winston-Salem* WRTG 1000 AM Raleigh-WREV:...
, WRTP-FM continued to broadcast, having increased to 24 hours a day, on multiple FM frequencies throughout central and eastern North Carolina and on line at http://www.goodnews.org.
WRTP plans a city of license change to Franklinton, North Carolina
Franklinton, North Carolina
Franklinton is a town in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,745 at the 2000 census. It is home to a plant operated by Novozymes. Novozymes North America Inc...
.