Frequency | 99.3 MHz |
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Branding | "99.3 The Zurf" |
Programming | |
Format | Album-oriented rock |
Ownership | |
Owner | Neptune Radio Incorporated |
History | |
First air date | December 7, 2017 |
Call sign meaning | "The ZuRF |
Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Class | LP100 |
ERP | 100 watts |
HAAT | 30 meters (98 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°52′55″N78°42′58″W / 35.882°N 78.716°W |
Links | |
Public license information | LMS |
Website | www |
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Following the passing of the station's original owner, it has recently been revived and will continue to present the finest in Deep Cuts, AOR and Classic music to the Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach and Coastal Carolina area.
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