WVRL (88.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian format. Licensed to Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States, the station serves the Roanoke Rapids area. The station signed on in February 2003. The station is currently owned by Liberty University, Inc.,[2] and is part of Liberty's network of CCM stations branded as "The Journey" that rebroadcast WRVL in Lynchburg, VA.
| Broadcast area | Elizabeth City/Nags Head |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 88.3 MHz |
| Branding | The Journey |
| Programming | |
| Format | Contemporary Christian |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Liberty University, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | 2003 (as WGPS) |
Former call signs | WGPS (2003–2010) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 86560 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 136 meters (446 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°18′40.00″N 76°17′34.00″W / 36.3111111°N 76.2927778°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www |
History
editThe station began broadcasting in 2003, and held the call sign WGPS.[3] It was owned by CSN International and aired a Christian format.[3] In 2008, CSN International sold WGPS, 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 WGPS and several other stations to Liberty University for $1.25 million, and the station's call sign was changed to WVRL.[8][7][9]
Translators
editIn addition to the main station, WVRL is relayed by an additional translator to widen its broadcast area.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W252CB | 98.3 FM | Virginia Beach, Virginia | 155042 | 250 | D | LMS |
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References
edit- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WVRL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "WVRL Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2008, Broadcasting & Cable, 2008. p. D-393. 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.
- ^ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
External links
edit- Facility details for Facility ID 86560 (WVRL) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WVRL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database