WKNV

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WKNV
Broadcast area Blacksburg, Virginia
Christiansburg, Virginia
Frequency 890 kHz
BrandingJoy FM
Programming
Format Southern Gospel [1]
Ownership
OwnerPositive Alternative Radio, Inc.
History
First air date
 1998 [2]
Former call signs
WGHK (1990–1990)
WCQR (1990–1995)
WKNV (1995–Present) [3]
Technical information [4]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 53106
Class D
Power 10,000 watts day
Transmitter coordinates
 37°7′55.0″N80°37′7.0″W / 37.131944°N 80.618611°W / 37.131944; -80.618611
Translator(s) 94.3 W232CS (Christiansburg)
102.3 W272EA (Fairlawn)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website joyfm.org

WKNV (890 AM) is a Southern Gospel formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Fairlawn, Virginia, serving Blacksburg and Christiansburg in Virginia. [1] WKNV is owned by Positive Alternative Radio, Inc. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings . Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  2. ↑ Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-563–564. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WKNV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  5. ↑ "WKNV Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
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