WXDM

Last updated
WXDM
WXDM-FM WHFW-FM 2015.PNG
Broadcast areaNorthern Shenandoah Valley
Frequency 90.3 FM MHz
BrandingRadio Christendom
Programming
Format Catholic Religious
Affiliations EWTN Radio
Ownership
Owner
WHFW
History
First air date
January 18, 2013
Call sign meaning
W ChristenDoM
X is the symbol of Christ in Greek text
Technical information
Facility ID 171272
Class A
Power 190 Watts
HAAT −65.1 meters (−214 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
38°56′58.70″N78°08′49.50″W / 38.9496389°N 78.1470833°W / 38.9496389; -78.1470833
Links
Webcast WXDM Webstream
Website WXDM Online

WXDM is a Catholic Religious formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Front Royal, Virginia, serving the Northern Shenandoah Valley. WXDM is owned and operated by Christendom College. [1]

Contents

Station launch

Bishop Paul S. Loverde of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington blessed the transmitter and studios of WXDM on January 18, 2013. [2] With the Bishop's blessing, WXDM took to the airwaves as the first Catholic radio station in the Commonwealth of Virginia. [3]

Simulcast

On July 22, 2013, WXDM began simulcasting Winchester-based WHFW.

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References

  1. "WXDM Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. Bahr, Katie (January 22, 2013). "On the air in Front Royal". Arlington Catholic Herald. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  3. Walter, Kim (January 24, 2013). "Christendom broadcasts state's first Catholic radio station". The Northern Virginia Daily. Retrieved January 25, 2013.