WVLZ (FM)

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WVLZ
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Broadcast area Knoxville metropolitan area
Frequency 106.1 MHz
Branding106.1 VLZ
Programming
Format Active rock
Affiliations Compass Media Networks
United Stations Radio Networks
Ownership
OwnerLoud Media LLC
WKCE, WKVL, WTLT, WGAP, WSMM
History
First air date
2009;15 years ago (2009) (as WJRV)
Former call signs
WJZO (2008-2009)
WJRV (2009-2020)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 170987
Class A
ERP 190 watts
HAAT 532.4 metres (1,747 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
36°06′29.00″N84°20′8.00″W / 36.1080556°N 84.3355556°W / 36.1080556; -84.3355556
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website www.1061vlz.com

WVLZ (106.1 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Oliver Springs, Tennessee, and serving the Knoxville metropolitan area. [2] It is owned by Loud Media and airs an active rock radio format. In morning drive time, the station carries "The Woody and Wilcox Show," syndicated from WEND Charlotte.

Contents

WVLZ is a Class A station, with an effective radiated power of 190 watts. The studios are on the fifth floor of the Sunsphere in Knoxville.

History

The station signed on the air in 2009;15 years ago. Its original call sign was WJRV. The station aired a hot adult contemporary music format branded as "106.1 The River".

On May 27, 2020, it was announced that the station was to be acquired by Loud Media. [3]

On June 26, 2020, Loud Media launched "106.1 VLZ" with an active rock format. [4]

The station changed call letters on July 1, 2020 to WVLZ [5]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "FM Query Results -- Audio Division (FCC) USA".
  3. "Loud Media Doubles up in Knoxville".
  4. "WVLZ Knoxville Moves to 106.1".
  5. "FM Station WVLZ - FCC Public Inspection File".