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WVRH

WVRH
Frequency94.3 MHz
BrandingThe Journey
Programming
FormatContemporary Christian
Ownership
OwnerLiberty University, Inc.
History
First air date
2001
Former call signs
WBDS (1998–2001)
WJIJ (2001–2010)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID1208
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
36°29′38.00″N 78°11′23.00″W / 36.4938889°N 78.1897222°W / 36.4938889; -78.1897222
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteWVRH Online

WVRH (94.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian format. Licensed to Norlina, North Carolina, United States, the station is currently owned by Liberty University, Inc.

History

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The station began broadcasting in 2001, and held the call sign WBDS.[2][3] It was owned by CSN International and aired a Christian format.[2] Its call sign was changed to WJIJ on August 9, 2001.[3] In 2008, CSN International sold WJIJ, 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 WJIJ and several other stations to Liberty University for $1.25 million, and the station's call sign was changed to WVRH.[8][7][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WVRH". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2008, Broadcasting & Cable, 2008. p. D-400. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  4. ^ "Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal", All Access Music Group. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  5. ^ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 169. August 28, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  6. ^ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 238. December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Religious noncoms find second new home", Radio & Television Business Report. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  8. ^ "Liberty U. Buys A Bunch", All Access Music Group. October 19, 2009. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
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