Mid 1970s - Late 1970s[]
This is WGHP Television, High Point, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina, now concluding its programming for today. WGHP-TV is a affiliate of American Broadcasting Company. WGHP Television operates on channel 8, with a frequency of 180-186 megahertz, with a maximum effective radiated power of 316,000 watts video and 63,100 watts audio. Our transmitter is located southeast of Sophia, North Carolina on Highway 311. High Point's Studio to Transmitter relay is by way of STL microwave KJL-88. WGHP-TV, Incorporated, operates WGHP-TV from offices in High Point, North Carolina. WGHP-TV, Incorporated is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Southern Broadcast Compay. WGHP-TV is a member of the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters, and the National Association of Broadcasters. WGHP-TV subscribes to the NAB code. WGHP Television will return to the air at 5:30 AM tomorrow morning. Speaking for the staff and management on WGHP Television, this is ____________ bidding you good night.
Late 1970s[]
WGHP-TV 8, High Point NC - Late 1970s TV Code Bumper & Sign-Off Re-creation
WGHP sign-off recreation 1979
This is WGHP Television, High Point, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina, bidding you good morning. Affiliated with the American Broadcasting television network, WGHP Television operates on channel 8, with a frequency of 180-186 megahertz, with a maximum effective radiated power of 316,000 watts video and 63,100 watts audio. Our transmitter is located southeast of Sophia, North Carolina on Highway 311. High Point's Studio to Transmitter relay is by way of STL microwave KJL-88. WGHP-TV, Incorporated, operates WGHP-TV from offices in High Point, North Carolina. WGHP-TV, Incorporated is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gulf United Corporation. WGHP-TV is a member of the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters, and the National Association of Broadcasters. WGHP-TV subscribes to the NAB code. We invite you to join us again this morning when we begin another broadcast day.
1985[]
Sign-on (Narrated by meteorologist Frank Deal)[]
Good morning, at this time, WGHP TV-8 now begins its broadcast day. We are WGHP TV-8, High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem. WGHP TV-8 is owned and operated by Taft Broadcasting, and is an affiliate of the ABC Television Network. WGHP TV-8 is an equal opportunity employer, and broadcasts on channel 8 by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. Our studios and offices are located at 2005 S. Francis St. in High Point, North Carolina. Our transmitter is located in Sophia, North Carolina, and delivers 316,000 watts of power from its 1200-foot tower. Our studio to transmitter visual link is KJL-88. As we begin this day of telecasting to the Carolinas and southern Virginia, the management and staff of WGHP TV-8 thank you for tuning in and wish you and yours a very pleasant good day.
Sign-off (Narrated by meteorologist Frank Deal)[]
Good evening, at this time, WGHP TV-8 now ends its broadcast day. We are WGHP TV-8, High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem. WGHP TV-8 is owned and operated by Taft Broadcasting, and is an affiliate of the ABC Television Network. WGHP TV-8 is an equal opportunity employer, and broadcasts on channel 8 by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. Our studios and offices are located at 2005 S. Francis St. in High Point, North Carolina. Our transmitter is located in Sophia, North Carolina, and delivers 316,000 watts of power from its 1200-foot tower. Our studio to transmitter visual link is KJL-88. As we end this day of telecasting to the Carolinas and southern Virginia, the management and staff of WGHP TV-8 thank you for watching and wish you and yours a very pleasant good night. Ladies and Gentlemen, here is our national anthem.
1987[]
Sign-on[]
Good morning. It's time for WGHPiedmont to begin its broadcast day. We are WGHP Channel 8, High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem. WGHPiedmont is owned and operated by Taft Broadcasting, and is an affiliate of the ABC television network. WGHPiedmont is an equal opportunity employer, and broadcasts on channel 8, by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission. Our transmitter is located in Sophia, North Carolina, and delivers 316,000 watts of power from its 1200-foot tower. We use this power to serve the needs and interests of people in the Carolinas and southern Virginia. At WGHPiedmont, your opinion counts. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Write us at:
WGHPiedmont
P.O. Box TV8
Greensboro, NC 27420
Thanks for tuning in this morning, and have a great day.
Sign-off[]
WGHPIEMONT 8 Sign off 1987.
It's time for WGHPiedmont to end its broadcast day. We are WGHP Channel 8, High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem. WGHPiedmont is owned and operated by Taft Broadcasting, and is an affiliate of the ABC Television Network. WGHPiedmont is an equal opportunity employer, and broadcasts on channel 8 by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. Our transmitter is located in Sophia, North Carolina, and delivers 316,000 watts of power from its 1200-foot tower. We use this power to serve the needs and interests of people in the Carolinas and southern Virginia. At WGHPiedmont, your opinion counts. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Write us at:
WGHPiedmont
P.O. Box TV8
Greensboro, NC 27420
Thanks for watching WGHPiedmont. And now, our national anthem.
1988-1990[]
Sign-on[]
Good morning. It's time for us to begin our broadcast day. We are WGHPiedmont, High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem. WGHPiedmont is owned and operated by Taft Broadcasting, and is an affiliate of the ABC television network. WGHPiedmont is an equal opportunity employer, and broadcasts on channel 8, by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. Our transmitter is located in Sophia, North Carolina, and delivers 316,000 watts of power from its 1200-foot tower. We use this power to serve the needs and interests of people in the Carolinas and southern Virginia. At WGHPiedmont, your opinion counts. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Write us at:
WGHPiedmont
P.O. Box TV8
Greensboro, NC 27420
Thanks for tuning in this morning, and have a great day.
Sign-off[]
WGHP-TV 8, High Point, NC-Signoff from 1988
WGHP sign-off 1988
(Female voice) Good evening. It's time for us to conclude our broadcast day. We are WGHPiedmont, High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem. WGHPiedmont is owned and operated by Taft Broadcasting, and is an affiliate of the ABC television network. WGHPiedmont is an equal opportunity employer, and broadcasts on channel 8, by authority of the Federal Communications Commission. Our transmitter is located in Sophia, North Carolina, and delivers 316,000 watts of power from its 1200-foot tower. We use this power to serve the needs and interests of people in the Carolinas and southern Virginia.
Station VP & General Manager David Boylan: "At WGHPiedmont, we have a goal of serving you and the community. We'd like to have your comments about what you see during our broadcast day. Your opinion really does count. Please drop us a note with your suggestions as to how we can better serve you and the entire Piedmont."
1990-1992[]
Sign-on[]
Good morning. It's time for us at WGHPiedmont to begins our broadcast day. We are WGHPiedmont, High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem. WGHPiedmont is owned and operated by Taft Broadcasting and is an affiliate of the ABC Television network. WGHPiedmont is an equal opportunity employer, and broadcasts on channel 8 by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission Our transmitter is located in Sophia, North Carolina and delivers 316,000 watts of power from its 1200-foot tower. We use this power to serve the needs and interests of people in the Carolinas and southern Virginia. At WGHPiedmont your opinion counts We welcome your comments and suggestions. Write to:
WGHPiedmont
P.O. Box TV8
Greensboro, NC 27420
Thanks for tuning this morning and have a great day.
Sign-off[]
Good evening. It's time for us at WGHPiedmont to conclude our broadcast day. We are WGHPiedmont, High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem. WGHPiedmont is owned and operated by Taft Broadcasting and is an affiliate of the ABC television network. WGHPiedmont is an equal opportunity employer, and broadcasts on channel 8 by authority of the Federal Communications Commission Our transmitter is located in Sophia, North Carolina and delivers 316,000 watts of power from its 1200-foot tower. We use this power to serve the needs and interests of people in the Carolinas and southern Virginia. At WGHPiedmont your opinion counts. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Write to:
WGHPiedmont
P.O. Box TV8
Greensboro, NC 27420
Thanks for watching WGHPiedmont, and have a good night.
1993-1995[]
WGHP-TV 8, High Point,NC-Signoff and Signon Montage from Summer 1993
1993-95 signoff/signon montage
(New Age music accompanied by local scenery, no announcer heard)