WGAP

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WGAP
Broadcast area Knoxville, Tennessee
Frequency 1400 kHz
BrandingFun 105.9
Programming
Format Classic hits
Affiliations United Stations Radio Networks
Ownership
OwnerLoud Media LLC
WVLZ, WTLT, WKVL, WKCE, WSMM
History
First air date
August 13, 1947
Technical information
Facility ID 72087
Class C
Power 1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
35°45′41.00″N83°58′57.00″W / 35.7613889°N 83.9825000°W / 35.7613889; -83.9825000
Translator(s) 105.9 W290DJ (Maryville)
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website fun1059.com

WGAP (1400 AM, "Fun 105.9") is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits music format. [1] Licensed to Maryville, Tennessee, United States, the station serves the Knoxville area.

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The station is currently owned by Loud Media LLC. [2]

On April 15, 2022, it was announced that Blount Broadcasting Corporation has come to an agreement to sell WGAP, its sister station WKVL, and two translators to Loud Media. [3] The sale was consummated on August 17, 2022.

On August 22, 2022, WGAP changed its format from classic country to variety hits, branded as "Random Music Radio", simulcasting WKVL 850 AM. [4]

On September 20, 2023, WGAP changed its format from variety hits to classic hits, branded as "Fun 105.9". [5]

WGAP 105.9FM-1400AM logo.jpg

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References

  1. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Winter 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
  2. "WGAP Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
  3. "Loud Media Expands In Knoxville". Radio Insight. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
  4. WGAP/WKVL Go Random Radioinsight - August 22, 2022
  5. Loud Media Begins Knoxville Revamp With Fun 105.9 Launch Radioinsight - August 22, 2022