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| Broadcast area | Wolverhampton |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 107.7 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Hot AC |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | UTV Radio |
| History | |
First air date | 7 October 1997 |
Last air date | 26 March 2012 |
| Technical information | |
Transmitter coordinates | 52°35′07″N2°07′41″W / 52.5852°N 2.1281°W |
| Links | |
| Website | www.thewolf.co.uk Archived site |
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