WROV-HD2 (96.3 MHz) is an all-news radio station, aimed at African-American listeners and licensed to Martinsville, Virginia. It carries the Black Information Network and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc.[1] The HD-2 digital subchannel feeds 250-watt FM translator W244AV at 96.7 MHz in Blacksburg, Virginia.

WROV-HD2
Broadcast areaMain Signal:
New River Valley
Southside Virginia
Translator: Blacksburg, Virginia
FrequencyMain Signal: 96.3 FM MHz
Translator: 96.7 FM MHz
BrandingRoanoke's BIN 96.7
Programming
FormatBlack-oriented news
AffiliationsBlack Information Network
Ownership
Owner
WROV-FM, WJJS, WJJX, WSTV, WYYD
History
Call sign meaning
W Rock Of Virginia
Links
WebcastWROV-HD2 Webstream
WebsiteWROV-HD2 Online

History

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On February 8, 2018, WROV-HD2 rebranded as "Alt 96".[2]

On November 18, 2020, WROV-HD2 and W244AV changed their format from alternative rock to African-American-oriented news, branded as "Roanoke's BIN 96.7." Programming comes from the Black Information Network. The alternative rock format continues on 104.9 WSTV-HD2 and W245BG.[3]

Translator

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WROV-HD2 is relayed by an FM translator to widen its broadcast area.[4]

Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class FCC info
W244AV 96.7 FM Blacksburg, etc., Virginia 37748 250 180 m (591 ft) D LMS

References

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  1. ^ "WROV Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  2. ^ Alt name and Woody Show Come to Roanoke Radioinsight - February 8, 2018
  3. ^ Black Information Network Expands To Blacksburg Radioinsight - November 18, 2020
  4. ^ "W244AV Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
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