WZWP

WZWP is an American non-commercial FM radio station located in West Union, Ohio, and operates on the assigned frequency of 89.5 MHz. WZWP is one of seven stations in the King of Kings Radio network.

WZWP
CityWest Union, Ohio
BrandingKing of Kings Radio
Slogan"Broadcasting the Gospel Into All the World"
Frequency89.5 MHz
First air date1990[1]
FormatChristian
ERP3,000 watts
HAAT174 meters (571 ft)
ClassB1
Facility ID74301
Former call signsWVXM (1990-1995)[2]
WVXQ (01/17/1995)[2]
WVXW (01/17/1995-2007)[2]
AffiliationsKing of Kings Radio
OwnerSomerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation
Sister stationsWTHL, WNFC, WPTJ, WGNH
WebcastListen Online
WebsiteWZWP website

Programming

WZWP's programming consists of Christian talk and teaching shows such as Thru the Bible with J. Vernon McGee, Love Worth Finding with Adrian Rogers, In Touch with Charles Stanley, Focus on the Family, and Unshackled!.[3] WZWP also airs a variety of Christian music.[3]

History

The station began broadcasting in 1990, and held the call sign WVXM, airing a jazz/public radio format, and was an affiliate of NPR.[1] The station was owned by Xavier University.[1] In 1995, the station's call sign was changed to WVXW.[2] The station was part of Xavier University's X-Star Radio Network.[4]

In 2005, Xavier University sold the seven stations of the X-Star Radio Network, including WVXM, to Cincinnati Classical Public Radio for $15 million.[5] The station would air a NPR-news and information format.[6]

In 2007, three repeater stations (including WVXW) were sold to Christian Voice of Central Ohio in 2007 because of the small population and lack of a revenue stream from the outlying communities.[7] That year, the station's call sign was changed to WZWP.[2] WZWP would adopt a Christian format, airing primarily Christian talk and teaching programming, and was branded "The Promise".[8] By 2010, the station was airing a Christian contemporary format and was branded "The River".[9]

In 2011, Somerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation purchased WZWP for $135,000.[10] The station would become an affiliate of its "King of Kings Radio" network.

References
  1. The Broadcasting Yearbook 1991, Broadcasting & Cable, 1991. p. B-260. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  2. Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  3. "Program Schedule: Eastern Time Zone", King of Kings Radio. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
  4. "The X-Star Radio Network Location Guide". X Star Radio Network. Archived from the original on February 14, 1997. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  5. Sanders, Tony (March 14, 2005). "Xavier U. Sells FM's to Non-Commercial Group". AllBusiness.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2012. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  6. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2006, Broadcasting & Cable, 2006. p. D-399. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  7. "Why did Cincinnati Public Radio sell WVXR, WVXC and WVXW in Ohio?". Archived from the original on August 23, 2007. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  8. "89.5 The Promise, West Union". WZWP. Archived from the original on May 13, 2008. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  9. "89.5 The River - West Union". WZWP. Archived from the original on March 6, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  10. "Asset Purchase Agreement", fcc.gov. Retrieved October 30, 2018.

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.