Ice Storm Topples WPHN Tower
A major ice storm that started this past weekend in Northern Michigan has collapsed the 648 ft tall WPHN/Gaylord (The Promise) broadcast tower to the ground. The tower fell this afternoon destroying the transmitter building for the 100kw station.
Northern Christian Radio CEO/Executive Director Pat Scott tells HisAir WPHN went off the air earlier today on its main signal at 90,5.
Right now Pat hasn’t determined what direction to take to get WPHN restored and back on the air.
Pat has asked HisAir to reach out to the Christian Radio community on his behalf looking for advice. If you’ve been through a situation similar to what’s happened at WPHN please contact Pat ASAP.
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The storm has wreaked havoc on many WPHN employees as well leaving them without power, etc. Infrastructure has been crippled and many residents are concerned they will not get important weather information ahead of another icy mess expected on Wednesday for the region.
Please keep the Northern Christian Radio (WPHN) staff in your prayers.
Convoy of Hope Senior Director of Radio Jared Mitchell told HisAir, “We have at least 2 semis, possibly more, headed out first thing Wednesday morning. Convoy will be delivering food and water throughout the impacted region dealing with power outages.”
