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
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
- ^ "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
- Facility details for Facility ID 1208 (WVRH) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WVRH in Nielsen Audio's FM station database