WGPL

WGPL is a Black Gospel formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Portsmouth, Virginia, serving Hampton Roads.[2] WGPL is owned and operated by Christian Broadcasting of Norfolk, Inc.[4]

WGPL
CityPortsmouth, Virginia
Broadcast areaHampton Roads
Branding"Peace Radio 1350"
Slogan"Your Inspirational Leader"
Frequency1350 AM kHz
First air dateMarch 1943[1]
FormatBlack Gospel[2]
Power5,000 Watts day and night
ClassB
Facility ID69560
Transmitter coordinates36°53′0.0″N 76°22′22.0″W
Call sign meaningW GosPeL
Former call signsWSAP (1943–1953)
WAVY (1953–1968)
WCVU (1968–1970)
WKLX (1970–1977)
WHNE (1977–1979)
WNIS (1979–1987)
WRAP (1987–-1989)
WBSK (1989–-1993)
WSVY (1993–-1996)
[1][3]
Former frequencies1490 kHz (1943–1951)[1]
OwnerChristian Broadcasting of Norfolk, Inc.
Sister stationsWPCE
WebcastWGPL Webstream

The station began broadcasting as WSAP in February 1943 as a Mutual affiliate. It operated on 1490 kHz with 250 watts' power from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.[5]

References
  1. "FCC History Cards for WGPL".
  2. "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  3. "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  4. "WGPL Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  5. "4 Webs Now Served In Portsmouth, Va" (PDF). Broadcasting. February 27, 1943. Retrieved October 18, 2018.


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