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WGRV (AM)

Coordinates: 36°10′10.00″N 82°50′52.00″W / 36.1694444°N 82.8477778°W / 36.1694444; -82.8477778
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WGRV
Frequency1340 kHz
BrandingNews Radio 1340
Programming
FormatNews Talk Information
AffiliationsFox Radio, Westwood One,
Ownership
OwnerRadio Greeneville, Inc.
WSMG-AM, WIKQ-FM
History
Call sign meaning
WGReeneVille
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID54602
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
36°10′10.00″N 82°50′52.00″W / 36.1694444°N 82.8477778°W / 36.1694444; -82.8477778
Translator(s)W258DM (99.5 MHz, Greeneville)
Links
Public license information
WebcastWGRV stream
WebsiteWGRV.com

WGRV (1340 AM and 99.5 FM, "Hometown Radio") is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information and Traditional Country format. Licensed to Greeneville, Tennessee, United States, the station is currently owned by Radio Greeneville, Inc. and features programming from Fox Radio and Westwood One.[2]

WGRV also broadcasts community information on Comcast Cable, channel 18, which shows local events, community calendar items, local video of interest, and community birthdays and simulcasts WGRV's live shows and newscasts.

WGRV signed on the air on November 16, 1946, with a live broadcast from the ballroom of the Brumley Hotel in downtown Greeneville.

WGRV carries a wide variety of community programming, including broadcasting live from local sports and community events.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WGRV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WGRV Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
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