WVRH
Frequency | 94.3 MHz |
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Branding | The Journey |
Programming | |
Format | Contemporary Christian |
Ownership | |
Owner | Liberty University, Inc. |
History | |
First air date | 2001 |
Former call signs | WBDS (1998–2001) WJIJ (2001–2010) |
Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 1208 |
Class | A |
ERP | 6,000 watts |
HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°29′38.00″N 78°11′23.00″W / 36.4938889°N 78.1897222°W |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | WVRH Online |
WVRH (94.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian format. Licensed to Norlina, North Carolina, United States, the station is currently owned by Liberty University, Inc.
History
[edit]The station began broadcasting in 2001, and held the call sign WBDS.[2][3] It was owned by CSN International and aired a Christian format.[2] Its call sign was changed to WJIJ on August 9, 2001.[3] In 2008, CSN International sold WJIJ, along with a number of other stations, to Calvary Radio Network, Inc.[4][5] These stations were sold to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa later that year.[6][7] In 2010, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa sold WJIJ and several other stations to Liberty University for $1.25 million, and the station's call sign was changed to WVRH.[8][7][3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WVRH". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2008, Broadcasting & Cable, 2008. p. D-400. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ a b c Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal", All Access Music Group. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 169. August 28, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 238. December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ a b "Religious noncoms find second new home", Radio & Television Business Report. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- ^ "Liberty U. Buys A Bunch", All Access Music Group. October 19, 2009. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 1208 (WVRH) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WVRH in Nielsen Audio's FM station database