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A: WPHA should be FM, simply because it is the best format for MUSIC.
A: Only the LORD knows. Seriously. The AREA of greatest need is Southern Connecticut, specifically Fairfield County, which has absolutely NO Christian music stations WHATSOEVER. I truly believe that this is the area where God will raise-up WPHA.
A: It ranges from the low millions of dollars into the high tens of millions. Only GOD can do this, and I am truly and totally believing Him for the MIRACLE that will make this happen!
A: There is only God's timeline. He will bring it to pass when He knows it is the best time.
A: Unfortunately not. :( Here's why...
ALL online US Broadcasters must comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Stations must not be part of an "interactive service". This means no personalized on-demand streaming or downloading of content. Sound recordings can't be performed within one hour of a request by a listener or at a time designated by the listener. [In other words, NO REQUESTS!]
Now, here comes the BIGGIE: In any three-hour period, you should not intentionally program more than three songs (and not more than two songs in a row) from the same recording; you should not intentionally program more than four songs (and not more than three songs in a row) from the same recording artist or anthology/box set.
[Side note: This terrible edict will comepletely RUIN the spontenaiety of the music selection process. It would very definitely quench the moving of the Holy Spirit regarding playing songs according to themes. This is the MAIN REASON that WPHA cannot be online.]
Do not publish advance program guides or use other means to pre-announce when particular sound recordings will be played. However, a webcaster may name one or two artists to illustrate the type of music on a particular channel; and, DJ "teaser" announcement using artists' names are permitted, but only those that do not specify the time a song will be played.
Complaints regarding these restrictions must be directed to the US copyright office, and your Senators and Representatives in Washington, DC. I would also strongly recommend intercessory prayer. Seriously. Only if these draconian rules are DRAMATICALLY eased or repealed, will WPHA be able to broadcast online.
A: The goal is to play at least 20 or more hours of music a day. WPHA will only carry a select FEW long-form programs at night.
A: The best descriptive name is "Classic Inspirational". This encompasses a range of styles from soft and mellow to somewhat more upbeat, but NOT "rock" or "rap". The primary emphasis of ALL the music played, will be a very CLEAR Message in the lyrics, including at LEAST ONE direct reference to the LORD by at LEAST ONE of His many Names. (This is essential!)
A: Over 1600 and climbing! The music library spans the years from the 1980's right up to today, with a good percentage of the total music coming from the 1980's and 1990's. When WPHA goes on the air, this whole library will be played.
A: We will not play current songs more than a few times a day, unless they are VERY popular and listeners keep asking for them. Even then, we will limit how often and for how many days a song is repeated. We want people NOT to get tired of the songs we play. This is one reason our on-air library is very large by most broadcasters' standards.
A: There will be opportunities for listeners to request songs, yes. I don't know if we will have dedicated "request hours" or simply allow requests throughout the day and night, and work them into the thematic flow of the music. Some requests will obviously become the basis for themed segements. (If someone requests "I am so Thankful" for example, the on-air Announcer may be inspired to follow that with several more songs on the theme of thankfulness.)
A: The messages of each song being played in a group will be similar and will flow together into a common theme. Christian music is unique because of its MESSAGE. There are a great many themes addressed in Christian music. Themes like God's peace, Jesus' Blood, Heaven, Joy, Thankfulness, Christ's Resurrection, etc. Playing a number of songs in a row that have common themes has been tested on the air, and was very popular. WPHA will make this available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A: Pray. Sincerely. Fervently. There is nothing else that matters. Pray against the forces of Darkness that oppose this. Please pray for God's direct intervention and guidance in this whole concept, beginning to end.
