God's Learning Channel

God's Learning Channel
Channels
Programming
AffiliationsReligious Independent
Ownership
OwnerPrime Time Christian Broadcasting, Inc.
History
First air date
November 1, 1982 (1982-11-01)
Links
Websitewww.glc.us.com

God's Learning Channel (GLC) is an American religious television network based in Odessa, Texas, which teaches a biblical point of view of Messianic Judaism. The network was founded in 1982 by Al and Tommie Cooper, who had the vision to share the teachings of Jesus Christ with Southeastern New Mexico. The network later grew to five television transmitters located in New Mexico and West Texas. While the focus of programming has been to teach believers their ties to the Bible and the spiritual world, it has expanded to cover a wide range of themes related to the Land of Israel and the Jewish people, presenting Jesus, in Hebrew pronounced Yeshua, as the Jewish Messiah.

GLC provides 24-hour streaming media of its broadcast (accessible through the GLC website), as well as internet platforms, such as Roku.

History

On January 30, 1985, the Federal Communications Commission granted a construction permit for a new television station on channel 27 in Roswell, New Mexico, to Prime Time Christian Broadcasting. PTCB, at the time carrying programming from the Trinity Broadcasting Network, had already been broadcasting over the local cable system on channel 12.[1] Channel 27 began broadcasting September 15, 1986,[2] and over the years that followed, Prime Time built additional translators and full-service stations, the first of which was constructed at Artesia.[3] Additionally, new studios were built in Roswell in 1987.[4]

After making its first full-power station purchase, of KMLM in Odessa, Texas, in 1991, planning began to move the Prime Time headquarters there.[5]

Stations

Station
First air date Former callsigns Former channel numbers ERP HAAT Facility ID Transmitter coordinates Public license information
October 18, 1988 (36 years ago) (1988-10-18)[a] KMLM-TV (1988–2010)
  • Analog: 42 (UHF, 1988–2009)
  • Digital: 42 (UHF, 2009–2018)
 27.9 kW 145 m (476 ft) 53541 32°2′54.6″N 102°18′5.6″W / 32.048500°N 102.301556°W / 32.048500; -102.301556 (KMLM)
KPCB-DT
  • 17 (UHF)
  • 17
 March 24, 1997 (27 years ago) (1997-03-24) KPCB (1997–2010) Analog: 17 (UHF, 1997–2009) 5 kW 135 m (443 ft) 77452 32°46′52″N 100°53′53″W / 32.78111°N 100.89806°W / 32.78111; -100.89806 (KPCB)
KPTF-DT
  • 18 (UHF)
  • 18
 April 2001 (23 years ago) (2001-04) KPTF-TV (2001–2010) Analog: 18 (UHF, 2001–2009) 50 kW 112 m (367 ft) 81445 34°26′24.4″N 103°12′32.1″W / 34.440111°N 103.208917°W / 34.440111; -103.208917 (KPTF)
KPTB-DT Lubbock, TX
  • 16 (UHF)
  • 16
 April 28, 1995 (29 years ago) (1995-04-28) KPTB-TV (1995–2010) Analog: 16 (UHF, 1995–2009) 50 kW 83 m (272 ft) 53544 33°33′12″N 101°49′15″W / 33.55333°N 101.82083°W / 33.55333; -101.82083 (KPTB)
KRPV-DT
  • 27 (UHF)
  • 27
 September 15, 1986 (38 years ago) (1986-09-15) KRPV (1986–2010)
  • Analog: 27 (UHF, 1986–2009)
  • Digital: 28 (UHF, until 2009)
 50 kW 122 m (400 ft) 53539 33°23′49.8″N 104°22′34.4″W / 33.397167°N 104.376222°W / 33.397167; -104.376222 (KRPV)

Former repeaters

GLC programming was formerly relayed on the following translator stations:

Satellites

Notes

  1. ^ The Broadcasting and Cable Yearbook says October 18, while the Television and Cable Factbook says October 17.

References

  1. ^ "PTCB to get transmitter". Roswell Daily Record. August 23, 1985. p. 10. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  2. ^ "KRPV" (PDF). Broadcasting Yearbook. 1988. p. C-45 (563). Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  3. ^ Givens, Steve W. (March 31, 1991). "Price makes adjustment from judge to Christian station sales". Carlsbad Current-Argus. pp. D-1, D-2. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  4. ^ "Sunday, Nov. 1". Roswell Daily Record. October 30, 1987. p. 10. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  5. ^ Krizak, Jeanette (February 27, 1993). "Prayer, praise light up airwaves". Odessa American. p. 4B. Retrieved November 28, 2020.