WZTZ

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WZTZ
Simulcasting WOOF Dothan
Broadcast area Enterprise, Alabama
Frequency 101.1 MHz
BrandingThe Ball
Programming
Format Sports
Ownership
OwnerElba Radio Company
History
First air date
 1987
Former call signs
WZTZ (1986–2006)
WVVL (2006–2022) [1]
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 19141
Class A
ERP 6,400 watts
HAAT 208 meters (682 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
 31°24′41″N85°57′32″W / 31.41139°N 85.95889°W / 31.41139; -85.95889
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website woofradio.net

WZTZ (101.1 FM, "The Ball") is a radio station licensed to serve Elba, Alabama, United States. The station is owned by Elba Radio Company. WZTZ broadcasts a sports format. [3]

The station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on July 2, 1986. [4] The new station was assigned the call letters WZTZ on July 17, 1986. [1] WZTZ received its license to cover on November 19, 1987. [5]

The station had its call letters changed to WVVL on June 1, 2006. [1]

On March 8, 2021, WVVL changed its format from classic country to a simulcast of sports-formatted WOOF 560 AM Dothan, branded as "The Ball". [6]

On August 22, 2022, WVVL changed its call letters to WZTZ. [7] [8]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. July 17, 1986.
  2. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WZTZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ↑ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on March 1, 2010.
  4. ↑ "Application Search Details (BPH-19851121ME)". FCC Media Bureau. July 2, 1986. Retrieved October 21, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Application Search Details (BLH-19861010KA)". FCC Media Bureau. November 19, 1987. Retrieved October 21, 2008.
  6. ↑ Weevil Exterminated At WVVL Radioinsight - March 9, 2021
  7. ↑ Callsign History
  8. ↑ Alabama Broadcast Media Page


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