WNSB

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WNSB
WNSB-FM 2014.png
City Norfolk, Virginia
Broadcast area Hampton Roads
Frequency 91.1 FM MHz
(HD Radio)
BrandingHot 91
Programming
Format Urban Alternative [1]
Ownership
Owner Norfolk State University
(Norfolk State University Board of Visitors)
History
First air date
April 1980 (1980-04)
Call sign meaning
"Norfolk State Broadcasting"
Technical information
Facility ID 49021
Class B1
Power 8,100 Watts
HAAT 132 meters (433 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
36°46′32.0″N76°23′11.0″W / 36.775556°N 76.386389°W / 36.775556; -76.386389
Links
Webcast WNSB Webstream
Website WNSB Online

WNSB is an Urban Alternative formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Norfolk, Virginia, serving Hampton Roads. [1] [2] WNSB is owned and operated by Norfolk State University. [3]

WNSB is licensed by the FCC to broadcast in the HD Radio (hybrid) format. [4] [5]

Under the guidance of Mike Henry's Paragon Media Strategies, WNSB segued from Mainstream Urban to Urban Alternative on July 10, 2019. [1]

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References

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  2. "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings . Retrieved August 15, 2014.
  3. "WNSB Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
  4. "Station Search Details".
  5. http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=40 HD Radio Guide for Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Newport News