WHOV

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WHOV
WHOV-FM 2014.PNG
Broadcast area Hampton Roads
Frequency 88.1 FM MHz
Branding88.1 WHOV
Programming
Format Urban Contemporary [1] / Jazz / Black Gospel
Ownership
Owner Hampton University
History
First air date
March 5, 1964 [2]
Former call signs
WHOV (1964–Present) [3]
Call sign meaning
WHamptOn Virginia
Technical information
Facility ID 25952
Class B1
Power 2,000 Watts horizontal
8,000 Watts vertical
HAAT 59 meters (194 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
37°1′3.0″N76°20′13.0″W / 37.017500°N 76.336944°W / 37.017500; -76.336944
Links
Webcast Listen live (via iHeartRadio)
Website WHOV Online
WHOV on a SPARC HD Radio with RDS. WHOV.png
WHOV on a SPARC HD Radio with RDS.

WHOV is a non-commercial FM radio station licensed to Hampton, Virginia, serving Hampton Roads. [1] WHOV is owned and operated by Hampton University. [4] It airs urban contemporary, jazz, and black gospel music. Many shows are hosted by Hampton University students.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings . Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  2. Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-552. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  3. "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  4. "WHOV Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 22, 2015.