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{{Infobox radio station
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| name = WZWP
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| city = [[West Union, Ohio]]
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{{Infobox Radio station
| name = WZWP
| area =
| image =
| branding = ''King of Kings Radio''
| airdate = [[1990 in radio|1990]]<ref name="BCYearbook1991">''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1991/B-Radio-NE-MT-1991-B&W.pdf The Broadcasting Yearbook 1991]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable]], 1991. p. B-260. Retrieved October 30, 2018.</ref>
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| city = [[West Union, Ohio]]
| area =
| frequency = 89.5 MHz
| branding = ''King of Kings Radio''
| format = [[Christian radio|Christian]]
| slogan = "Broadcasting the Gospel Into All the World"
| power =
| airdate =
| erp = 3,000 watts
| frequency = 89.5 MHz
| haat = {{convert|174|m|sp=us}}
| format = Christian Teaching/Southern Gospel
| class = B1
| power =
| facility_id = 74301
| erp = 3,200 watts
| coordinates =
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| callsign_meaning =
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| haat = 116 m
| former_callsigns = WVXM (1990–1995)<ref name="CallSign">[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=74301&Callsign=WZWP74301 Call Sign History], fcc.gov. Retrieved October 30, 2018.</ref><br>WVXQ (01/17/1995)<ref name="CallSign"/><br>WVXW (01/17/1995-2007)<ref name="CallSign"/>
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| class = A
| facility_id =
| owner = Somerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation
| coordinates =
| licensee =
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| sister_stations = [[WTHL]], [[WNFC]], [[WPTJ]], [[WGNH]]
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| callsign_meaning =
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| webcast = [http://www.christiannetcast.com/listen/player.asp?station=KOKRN Listen Online]
| former_callsigns =
| owner = Somerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation
| website = [http://www.kingofkingsradio.com WZWP website]
| licensee =
| affiliations = [[King of Kings Radio]]
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
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| sister_stations = [[WSGP]], [[WTHL]], [[WWOG]], [[WGNH]]
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| webcast = [http://www.christiannetcast.com/listen/player.asp?station=KOKRN Listen Online]
| website = [http://www.kingofkingsradio.com WZWP website]
| affiliations =
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'''WZWP''' is an American non-commercial FM [[radio station]] located in [[West Union, Ohio]], and operates on the assigned frequency of 89.5 MHz. As of May 2012, WZWP is one of four stations that operate under the name of '''King of Kings Radio'''.
'''WZWP''' is an American non-commercial FM [[radio station]] located in [[West Union, Ohio]], and operates on the assigned frequency of 89.5&nbsp;MHz. WZWP is one of seven stations in the [[King of Kings Radio]] network.
==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!]]''.<ref name="ProgramSched">"[http://www.kingofkingsradio.com/KingofKings_Radio_Programming.pdf Program Schedule: Eastern Time Zone]", King of Kings Radio. Retrieved October 29, 2018.</ref> WZWP also airs a variety of [[Christian music]].<ref name="ProgramSched"/>


==History==
WZWP's programming consists of Christian talk and southern gospel music.
The station began broadcasting in 1990, and held the call sign WVXM, airing a [[jazz]]/[[public radio]] format, and was an affiliate of [[NPR]].<ref name="BCYearbook1991"/> The station was owned by [[Xavier University]].<ref name="BCYearbook1991"/> In 1995, the station's call sign was changed to WVXW.<ref name="CallSign"/> The station was part of Xavier University's X-Star Radio Network.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xstarnet.com:80/about.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970214210801/http://www.xstarnet.com:80/about.htm|title=The X-Star Radio Network Location Guide|publisher=X Star Radio Network|archive-date=February 14, 1997|accessdate=October 30, 2018}}</ref>


In 2005, Xavier University sold the seven stations of the X-Star Radio Network, including WVXM, to Cincinnati Classical Public Radio for $15 million.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sanders|first=Tony|website=AllBusiness.com|url=http://www.allbusiness.com/services/motion-pictures/4462260-1.html |title=Xavier U. Sells FM's to Non-Commercial Group |date=March 14, 2005|accessdate=October 30, 2018 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217011127/http://www.allbusiness.com/services/motion-pictures/4462260-1.html |archivedate=February 17, 2012 }}</ref> The station would air a NPR-news and information format.<ref name="BCYearbook2006">''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2006/Radio-NE-Ter-%20BC-YB-2006.pdf Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2006]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable]], 2006. p. D-399. Retrieved October 30, 2018.</ref>
The station previously had the call sign of WVXW and was owned by Cincinnati Classical Public Radio. 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 and to pay off the debt,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wvxu.org/faq/index.asp#Q54 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2007-09-28 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070823104514/http://www.wvxu.org/faq/index.asp |archivedate=2007-08-23 |df= }}</ref>
incurred by the purchase of 7 stations in 2005 from Xavier University for $15 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allbusiness.com/services/motion-pictures/4462260-1.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2007-09-28 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217011127/http://www.allbusiness.com/services/motion-pictures/4462260-1.html |archivedate=2012-02-17 |df= }}</ref>


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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wvxu.org/faq/index.asp#Q54 |title=Why did Cincinnati Public Radio sell WVXR, WVXC and WVXW in Ohio? |accessdate=October 30, 2018 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070823104514/http://www.wvxu.org/faq/index.asp |archivedate=August 23, 2007 }}</ref> That year, the station's call sign was changed to WZWP.<ref name="CallSign"/> WZWP would adopt a Christian format, airing primarily Christian talk and teaching programming, and was branded "The Promise".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://westunion.promiseradionetwork.com/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513152913/http://westunion.promiseradionetwork.com/|title=89.5 The Promise, West Union|publisher=WZWP|archive-date=May 13, 2008|accessdate=October 30, 2018}}</ref> By 2010, the station was airing a [[Christian contemporary]] format and was branded "The River".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://westunion.riverradio.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100306190123/http://westunion.riverradio.com:80/|title=89.5 The River - West Union|publisher=WZWP|archive-date=March 6, 2010|accessdate=October 30, 2018}}</ref>
Somerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation took over WZWP in the summer of 2011 and made the station into part of its "King of Kings Radio" network. Prior to the takeover, the station aired a contemporary Christian and Christian teaching format branded as "89.5 The River."

In 2011, Somerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation purchased WZWP for $135,000.<ref>"[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cdbs/CDBS_Attachment/getattachment.jsp?appn=101429280&qnum=5040&copynum=1&exhcnum=1 Asset Purchase Agreement]", fcc.gov. Retrieved October 30, 2018.</ref> The station would become an affiliate of its "King of Kings Radio" network.


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.kingofkingsradio.com/ King of Kings Radio]
*[http://www.kingofkingsradio.com/ King of Kings Radio]
*{{FM station data|WZWP}}
*{{FM station data|74301|WZWP}}


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Latest revision as of 20:13, 13 July 2024

WZWP
Frequency89.5 MHz
BrandingKing of Kings Radio
Programming
FormatChristian
AffiliationsKing of Kings Radio
Ownership
OwnerSomerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation
WTHL, WNFC, WPTJ, WGNH
History
First air date
1990[1]
Former call signs
WVXM (1990–1995)[2]
WVXQ (01/17/1995)[2]
WVXW (01/17/1995-2007)[2]
Technical information[3]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID74301
ClassB1
ERP3,000 watts
HAAT174 meters (571 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Online
WebsiteWZWP website

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.

Programming

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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!.[4] WZWP also airs a variety of Christian music.[4]

History

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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.[5]

In 2005, Xavier University sold the seven stations of the X-Star Radio Network, including WVXM, to Cincinnati Classical Public Radio for $15 million.[6] The station would air a NPR-news and information format.[7]

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.[8] 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".[9] By 2010, the station was airing a Christian contemporary format and was branded "The River".[10]

In 2011, Somerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation purchased WZWP for $135,000.[11] The station would become an affiliate of its "King of Kings Radio" network.

References

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  1. ^ a b c The Broadcasting Yearbook 1991, Broadcasting & Cable, 1991. p. B-260. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WZWP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. ^ a b "Program Schedule: Eastern Time Zone", King of Kings Radio. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
  5. ^ "The X-Star Radio Network Location Guide". X Star Radio Network. Archived from the original on February 14, 1997. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2006, Broadcasting & Cable, 2006. p. D-399. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  8. ^ "Why did Cincinnati Public Radio sell WVXR, WVXC and WVXW in Ohio?". Archived from the original on August 23, 2007. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  9. ^ "89.5 The Promise, West Union". WZWP. Archived from the original on May 13, 2008. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  10. ^ "89.5 The River - West Union". WZWP. Archived from the original on March 6, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
  11. ^ "Asset Purchase Agreement", fcc.gov. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
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