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Broadcast area | Charleston MSA |
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Frequency | 99.9 MHz |
Branding | V-100 |
Programming | |
Format | Adult contemporary |
Ownership | |
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WCHS, WCST-FM, WKAZ, WKWS, WRVZ, WSWW | |
History | |
First air date | February 1, 1965 |
Call sign meaning | West VirginiAFM |
Technical information [1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 71663 |
Class | B |
ERP | 24,500 watts |
HAAT | 215 meters (705 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 38°16′25.4″N81°31′26.4″W / 38.273722°N 81.524000°W |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | v100.fm |
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