WVRL

Last updated
WVRL
Broadcast area Elizabeth City/Nags Head
Frequency 88.3 MHz
BrandingThe Journey
Programming
Format Contemporary Christian
Ownership
Owner Liberty University, Inc.
History
First air date
2003 (as WGPS)
Former call signs
WGPS (2003-2010)
Technical information
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 86560
Class C2
ERP 50,000 watts
HAAT 136 meters (446 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 36°18′40.00″N76°17′34.00″W / 36.3111111°N 76.2927778°W / 36.3111111; -76.2927778
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website www.myjourneyfm.com

WVRL (88.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian format. Licensed to Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States, the station serves the Roanoke Rapids area. The station signed on in February 2003. The station is currently owned by Liberty University, Inc., [1] and is part of Liberty's network of CCM stations branded as "The Journey" that rebroadcast WRVL in Lynchburg, VA.

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History

The station began broadcasting in 2003, and held the call sign WGPS. [2] It was owned by CSN International and aired a Christian format. [2] In 2008, CSN International sold WGPS, along with a number of other stations, to Calvary Radio Network, Inc. [3] [4] These stations were sold to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa later that year. [5] [6] In 2010, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa sold WGPS and several other stations to Liberty University for $1.25 million, and the station's call sign was changed to WVRL. [7] [6] [8]

Translators

In addition to the main station, WVRL is relayed by an additional translator to widen its broadcast area.

Broadcast translators of WVRL
Call sign Frequency
(MHz)		 City of license Facility
ID 		ERP
(W)		 Class FCC info
W252CB98.3 Virginia Beach, Virginia 155042250D FCC LMS

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References

  1. ↑ "WVRL Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. 1 2 Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2008 , Broadcasting & Cable, 2008. p. D-393. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal", All Access Music Group. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 169. August 28, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 238. December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  6. 1 2 "Religious noncoms find second new home", Radio & Television Business Report. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Liberty U. Buys A Bunch", All Access Music Group. October 19, 2009. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  8. ↑ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
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