WKXV

Last updated
WKXV
Broadcast areaKnoxville
Frequency 900 kHz
BrandingKnoxville's Best
Programming
Format Religious
Ownership
Owner
  • Ra-Tel Broadcasting Company, Inc.
  • (ABC Radio Network)
WKXV-TV
Technical information
Facility ID 54446
Class B
Power 1,000 watts day
258 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
35°58′52.00″N83°59′15.00″W / 35.9811111°N 83.9875000°W / 35.9811111; -83.9875000 Coordinates: 35°58′52.00″N83°59′15.00″W / 35.9811111°N 83.9875000°W / 35.9811111; -83.9875000
Translator(s) 100.7 W264CJ (Knoxville)
Links
Webcast http://player.fullviewplayer.com/?pid=551
Website wkxvradio.com

WKXV (900 AM and WKXV-FM 100.7, "Knoxville's Best") is a radio station broadcasting a religious format. [1] Licensed to serve Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, the station serves the Knoxville area. The station is currently owned by Ra-Tel Broadcasting Company, Inc. [2]

WKXV has been consistent in its format since 1953. WKXV is host to many different denominations among the various local and national religious/talk programs. Many of the locally produced programs are broadcast live from the WKXV studios. Some are broadcast from their church via live remote or tape delayed. It broadcasts community news, local church events, and other function several times daily.

The station pioneered a Religious Format in East Tennessee. WKXV is locally owned and operated by Ratel Broadcasting Co. Inc., and operates on a daytime power of 1000 watts and late-night power of 258 watts.

WKXV Radio began broadcasting February 14, 1953. WKXV broadcasts 50% Religious/Talk Programming and devotes the other 50% to Southern, Traditional, and Christian Country Gospel Music. It also broadcasts many nationally syndicated religious programs as well as many locally produced programs produced by area churches, pastors and evangelists.

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References

  1. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Winter 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
  2. "WKXV Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2010-03-25.