WVLZ (FM)
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| Broadcast area | Knoxville metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 106.1 MHz |
| Branding | 106.1 VLZ |
| Programming | |
| Format | Active rock |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks United Stations Radio Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Loud Media LLC |
| WKCE, WKVL, WTLT, WGAP, WSMM | |
| History | |
First air date | 2009 (as WJRV) |
Former call signs | WJZO (2008-2009) WJRV (2009-2020) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 170987 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 190 watts |
| HAAT | 532.4 metres (1,747 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°06′29.00″N 84°20′8.00″W / 36.1080556°N 84.3355556°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www |
WVLZ (106.1 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Oliver Springs, Tennessee, and serving the Knoxville metropolitan area.[2] It is owned by Loud Media and airs an active rock radio format. In morning drive time, the station carries "The Woody and Wilcox Show," syndicated from WEND Charlotte.
WVLZ is a Class A station, with an effective radiated power of 190 watts. The studios are on the fifth floor of the Sunsphere in Knoxville.
History[edit]
The station signed on the air in 2009. Its original call sign was WJRV. The station aired a hot adult contemporary music format branded as "106.1 The River".
On May 27, 2020, it was announced that the station was to be acquired by Loud Media.[3]
On June 26, 2020, Loud Media launched "106.1 VLZ" with an active rock format.[4]
The station changed call letters on July 1, 2020 to WVLZ[5]
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- VLZ's website
- WVLZ in the FCC FM station database
- WVLZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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