WZWP
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Ownership | |
Owner | Somerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation |
WTHL, WNFC, WPTJ, WGNH | |
History | |
First air date | 1990[1] |
Former call signs | WVXM (1990-1995)[2] WVXQ (01/17/1995)[2] WVXW (01/17/1995-2007)[2] |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 74301 |
Class | B1 |
ERP | 3,000 watts |
HAAT | 174 meters (571 ft) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Online |
Website | WZWP website |
WZWP is an American non-commercial FM
Programming
WZWP's programming consists of Christian talk and teaching shows such as Thru the Bible with J. Vernon McGee, Love Worth Finding with Adrian Rogers, In Touch with Charles Stanley, Focus on the Family, and Unshackled!.[3] WZWP also airs a variety of Christian music.[3]
History
The station began broadcasting in 1990, and held the call sign WVXM, airing a
In 2005, Xavier University sold the seven stations of the X-Star Radio Network, including WVXM, to Cincinnati Classical Public Radio for $15 million.[5] The station would air a NPR-news and information format.[6]
In 2007, three repeater stations (including WVXW) were sold to Christian Voice of Central Ohio in 2007 because of the small population and lack of a revenue stream from the outlying communities.
In 2011, Somerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation purchased WZWP for $135,000.[10] The station would become an affiliate of its "King of Kings Radio" network.
References
- ^ a b c The Broadcasting Yearbook 1991, Broadcasting & Cable, 1991. p. B-260. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ a b "Program Schedule: Eastern Time Zone", King of Kings Radio. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
- ^ "The X-Star Radio Network Location Guide". X Star Radio Network. Archived from the original on February 14, 1997. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ Sanders, Tony (March 14, 2005). "Xavier U. Sells FM's to Non-Commercial Group". AllBusiness.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2012. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2006, Broadcasting & Cable, 2006. p. D-399. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ "Why did Cincinnati Public Radio sell WVXR, WVXC and WVXW in Ohio?". Archived from the original on August 23, 2007. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ "89.5 The Promise, West Union". WZWP. Archived from the original on May 13, 2008. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ "89.5 The River - West Union". WZWP. Archived from the original on March 6, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ "Asset Purchase Agreement", fcc.gov. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
External links
- King of Kings Radio
- WZWP in the FCC FM station database
- WZWP in Nielsen Audio's FM station database