WJZD-FM

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WJZD-FM
WJZD jz94.5 logo.jpg
Broadcast area Biloxi-Gulfport-Pascagoula
Frequency 94.5 MHz
Brandingjz 94.5
Programming
Language(s) English
Format Urban contemporary
Affiliations Premiere Networks
Ownership
OwnerWJZD, Incorporated
History
Former call signs
WWUB (1992–1993)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 4342
Class A
ERP 6,000 watts
HAAT 98 meters (322 ft)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website wjzd.com

WJZD-FM (94.5 MHz), known as "JZ 94.5", is a commercial radio station licensed to Long Beach, Mississippi, and serving the Biloxi-Gulfport-Pascagoula radio market. It broadcasts an urban contemporary radio format and is owned by WJZD, Incorporated. It is the only black-owned FM station on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Contents

WJZD-FM is a Class A FM station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 6,000 watts. The studios and transmitter are on Southpark Drive in Gulfport. [2]

Programming

Weekdays begin with the syndicated Rickey Smiley Show . On weekday afternoons, the station carries the D.L. Hughley Show . In late mornings, a local talk, news and music program is heard, It's A New Day, with Rip Daniels & Rowe Evans.

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WJZD-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. Radio-Locator.com/WJZD

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