This station originally signed-on November 28, 1974, as WOPC, an ABC affiliate broadcasting in analog on UHF channel 38 at a power of 21,400 watts visual and 4,270 watts aural.
On November 28, 1974, this station commenced operations under the call sign WOPC as an ABC affiliate broadcasting in analog on UHF channel 38 with visual and audio transmission powers of 21,400 watts and 4,270 watts.