WKVM

Last updated
WKVM
Broadcast areaPuerto Rico
Frequency 810 kHz
BrandingRadio Paz 810
Programming
Format Catholic radio
Ownership
Owner
  • Grupo RTC
  • (Radio Paz/WKVM-AM Trust)
WORO, WORO-DT
History
First air date
February 1, 1945 (in Arecibo)
November 14, 1951 (in San Juan)
May 1, 1991 (as a Catholic radio station)
Former frequencies
1230 kHz (1945-1947)
1070 kHz (1947-1951)
Technical information
Facility ID 8096
Class B
Power 50,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
18°21′47″N66°8′13″W / 18.36306°N 66.13694°W / 18.36306; -66.13694 Coordinates: 18°21′47″N66°8′13″W / 18.36306°N 66.13694°W / 18.36306; -66.13694
Links
Webcast Listen live
Website 810am.bellezamag.com

WKVM (810 kHz), branded on-air as Radio Paz 810, is a non-commercial AM radio station in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The station is owned by Grupo RTC, under its licensee, Radio Paz/WKVM-AM Trust. It airs a mix of Catholic radio programs along with some non-religious shows.

WKVM is powered at 50,000 watts at all times, the only radio station on Puerto Rico with the maximum power day and night. But because 810 AM is a clear channel frequency, WKVM uses a directional antenna at all times to avoid interference.


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