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{{Infobox Radio station |
{{Infobox Radio station |
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| name = |
| name = WXVA |
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| image = |
| image = |
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| city = [[Winchester, Virginia]] |
| city = [[Winchester, Virginia]] |
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| area = [[Winchester, Virginia]]<br>[[Berryville, Virginia]] |
| area = [[Winchester, Virginia]]<br>[[Berryville, Virginia]]<br>[[Front Royal, Virginia]] |
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| branding = |
| branding = |
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| slogan = |
| slogan = |
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| airdate = [[1961 in radio|1961]] |
| airdate = [[1961 in radio|1961]] |
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| frequency = 610 [[Kilohertz|kHz]] |
| frequency = 610 [[Kilohertz|kHz]] |
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| format = Silent |
| format = Silent - Returning to air April 2011 |
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| power = 500 [[Watt]]s day and night |
| power = 500 [[Watt]]s day and night, application for 380 [[Watt]]s |
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| erp = |
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| haat = |
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| class = B |
| class = B |
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| facility_id = 4668 |
| facility_id = 4668 |
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| coordinates = {{coord|39|11|53.0|N|78|13|13.0|W|type:landmark}} |
| coordinates = {{coord|39|11|53.0|N|78|13|13.0|W|type:landmark}}<br> App. {{coord|39|07|26.0|N|78|12|44.0|W|type:landmark}} |
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| callsign_meaning = |
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| former_callsigns = WHPL (1961-1982)<br>WVAI (1982-1986)<br>WUSQ (1986-1993)<br>WNTW (1993-2002)<br>WTFX (2002-2009)<br>WLVE (2009-Present) |
| former_callsigns = WHPL (1961-1982)<br>WVAI (1982-1986)<br>WUSQ (1986-1993)<br>WNTW (1993-2002)<br>WTFX (2002-2009)<br>WLVE (2009-2011)<br>WXVA (March 2011 - Present) |
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| owner = Winchester Radio Broadcasters |
| owner = Winchester Radio Broadcasters, LLC |
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| licensee = |
| licensee = Winchester Radio Broadcasters, LLC |
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| sister_stations = |
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| webcast = |
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| website = |
| website = http://wxva.com |
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'''WXVA''' is a [[Broadcasting|broadcast]] [[radio station]] licensed to [[Winchester, Virginia]], serving the [[Winchester, Virginia|Winchester]], [[Berryville, Virginia|Berryville]] and [[Front Royal, Virginia|Front Royal]] area. WXVA is owned and operated by Winchester Radio Broadcasters, LLC. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===WTFX=== |
===WTFX=== |
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On April 19, 2002, WNTW dropped their Contemporary Christian format and [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] news for [[Fox Sports]] radio. Only Saturday Night high school football games and Winchester Royals broadcasts remain as the only local broadcasts on AM610. |
On April 19, 2002, WNTW dropped their Contemporary Christian format and [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] news for [[Fox Sports]] radio. Only Saturday Night high school football games and Winchester Royals broadcasts remain as the only local broadcasts on AM610. |
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===WLVE=== |
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==Going Silent== |
==Going Silent== |
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On November 17, 2008, WTFX went [[Dark (broadcasting)|dark]] and the station's former sports format was moved to [[WMRE (AM)|WMRE]] (now "SportsTalk 1550"), which had been broadcasting an Adult Standards format under the branding "Memories 1550". The land where the towers sit has been sold to a developer and will be turned into a retirement community. It is unclear if WTFX will go permanently dark or just move to another location. <ref>http://www.dcrtv.com/</ref> |
On November 17, 2008, WTFX went [[Dark (broadcasting)|dark]] and the station's former sports format was moved to [[WMRE (AM)|WMRE]] (now "SportsTalk 1550"), which had been broadcasting an Adult Standards format under the branding "Memories 1550". The land where the towers sit has been sold to a developer and will be turned into a retirement community. It is unclear if WTFX will go permanently dark or just move to another location. <ref>http://www.dcrtv.com/</ref> |
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In July 2009, Clear Channel Communications donated WLVE to the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council located in nearby Washington, DC, though this was never filed with the FCC. |
In July 2009, Clear Channel Communications donated WLVE to the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council located in nearby Washington, DC, though this was never filed with the FCC. |
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In a January 3, 2011 report, Washington, DC radio information website [http://www.dcrtv.com/ DCRTV.com] reported that WLVE had been sold to Winchester Radio Broadcasters for the price of $5,000.00.<ref>[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/cdbsmenu.hts?context=25&appn=101412542&formid=314&fac_num=4668 Application for Consent to Assignment of Broadcast Station Construction Permit or License]</ref> |
In a January 3, 2011 report, Washington, DC radio information website [http://www.dcrtv.com/ DCRTV.com] reported that WLVE had been sold to Winchester Radio Broadcasters, LLC for the price of $5,000.00 and other consideration.<ref>[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/cdbsmenu.hts?context=25&appn=101412542&formid=314&fac_num=4668 Application for Consent to Assignment of Broadcast Station Construction Permit or License]</ref> The sale was consummated on March 2, 2011 as filed with the FCC. |
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==Resumption of Service== |
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The call was changed to WXVA upon change of ownership, and an application to change the day facilities to non-directional at 380 Watts from a different site. <ref>[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/cdbsmenu.hts?context=25&appn=101412980&formid=301&fac_num=4668 Application for Construction Permit for Commercial Broadcast Station]]</ref> was filed with the FCC. The target date for resumption of service is end of April 2011. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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* {{AML|WXVA}} |
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{{Winchester Radio}} |
{{Winchester Radio}} |
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[[Category:Radio stations in Virginia| |
[[Category:Radio stations in Virginia|XVA]] |
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Revision as of 01:00, 15 March 2011
| Broadcast area | Winchester, Virginia Berryville, Virginia Front Royal, Virginia |
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| Frequency | 610 kHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Silent - Returning to air April 2011 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 1961 |
Former call signs | WHPL (1961-1982) WVAI (1982-1986) WUSQ (1986-1993) WNTW (1993-2002) WTFX (2002-2009) WLVE (2009-2011) WXVA (March 2011 - Present) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 4668 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 500 Watts day and night, application for 380 Watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°11′53.0″N 78°13′13.0″W / 39.198056°N 78.220278°W App. 39°07′26.0″N 78°12′44.0″W / 39.123889°N 78.212222°W |
| Links | |
| Website | http://wxva.com |
WXVA is a broadcast radio station licensed to Winchester, Virginia, serving the Winchester, Berryville and Front Royal area. WXVA is owned and operated by Winchester Radio Broadcasters, LLC.
History
as WHPL
WLVE began was launched by ShenVal Broadcasting as WHPL in 1961. The WHPL calls stood for "Where Happy People Listen". The studios then were located at "Studio Park" off US 50, west of Winchester, where the WTFX towers remained until November 2008.
WHPL carried NBC News and a lot of high school sports. During the late '60s, WHPL increased its sports coverage so much that not only did they carry local high school sports, but baseball, VA State Softball, NASCAR and even swimming. WHPL was, for the longest time, the broadcast home of races from Winchester Speedway.
The country format lasted until 1975 when WHPL went Top 40. "The Big 61" rivaled even local powerhouse WINC. Needless to say, "61 WHPL" added to their popularity playing music that WINC wouldn't.
Still broadcasting high school sports, WHPL also did quite a few "Radio-Thons" during the 1970s and '80s.
In 1977, WHPL switched from NBC to Mutual.
In 1980, WHPL, still owned by ShenVal Broadcasting, revamped their sound into more of an Adult Contemporary sound. Though they added new jingles and such, by 1981, WHPL became more automated before going completely satellite in 1982.
In late 1981, ShenVal Broadcasting sold WHPL and sister WEFG-FM (now WUSQ) to Holt Limited Partnership out of Pennsylvania.
In end of WHPL came in April 1982 with Holt switching the calls to WVAI. The last song played on WHPL was "New World Coming" by the late Mama Cass. Oddly enough, this was the same song used a number of years earlier to end a well known Washington, DC, radio station, when WMOD became country WMZQ-FM (as it still is today).
as WVAI
After Holt launched WVAI (calls meant West VIrginia or VIrginia), the format was switched from Adult Contemporary to Big Band/Standards and a brand new name, "Unforgettable 610". This would be the beginning of a constantly changing format at WVAI, which would continue for years to come.
In the Summer of 1983, WVAI started playing more current music from the '70s and '80s.
In January 1984, WVAI became "MusicRadio 610" and Top 40 returned, though still automated. By March 1984, WVAI began simulcasting sister WUSQ's morning show as rumors swirled that the stations would become a full-time AM/FM simulcast. By the Fall of '84, WVAI again reinvented itself as "Golden Lite 610" with a very easy listening format.
By Spring of 1985, WVAI again went through a format change as longtime WINC-er Joe Pasquali came over to WVAI to host mornings. Now with a more uptempo format, more listeners came back to the AM station and by the Fall of '85, Top 40 again returned to WVAI and more live DJs and less satellite automation.
In September 1986, WVAI was gone, replaced with full-time simulcast of sister WUSQ-FM. Calls were also changed to WUSQ.
WUSQ
In the Summer of 1989, WUSQ came out of its simulcast with its FM sister to became classic country formatted "US 61". But would go back to simulcasting WUSQ-FM just two years later.
In 1991, Holt sold WUSQ and WUSQ-FM told Baltimore based Benchmark Communications.
In the Summer of 1992, WUSQ again switched formats and simulcasts CNN Headline News around the clock as "610 CNN". This would continue until the Summer of '93, when more talk programs were added and the name changed again to "WUSQ AM 61".
On August 1, 1993, WUSQ would flip to a complete news/talk format, no CNN simulcast, and a new set of calls. This time, WNTW, which stood for We're News Talk Winchester.
WNTW
WNTW launched with a full morning team of Joe Pasquali, Randy Woodward and Mario Rotosi (the latter two now at WZRV). The attempt to add in live callers into the morning show bombed because no one called.
The news/talk format would continue into late 1998, when the morning team was replaced by a national syndicated morning show, making WNTW, again, fully automated.
In November 1999, WNTW would begin playing music again, this time, all Christmas music. On December 26, 1999, the Christmas music was gone, replaced with Contemporary Christian music and new liners, such as "Now, a station the whole family can listen to".
From 1996 until 2000, WNTW would see their ownership change from Benchmark to Capstar to AM/FM, finally to Clear Channel where it remains today.
During the last part of 1999, WNTW became Winchester's full time ABC affiliate.
WTFX
On April 19, 2002, WNTW dropped their Contemporary Christian format and ABC news for Fox Sports radio. Only Saturday Night high school football games and Winchester Royals broadcasts remain as the only local broadcasts on AM610.
WLVE
In April 2009, owner Clear Channel Communications parked callsign WLVE (formerly on Miami station WMIA-FM) on the silent station.
Going Silent
On November 17, 2008, WTFX went dark and the station's former sports format was moved to WMRE (now "SportsTalk 1550"), which had been broadcasting an Adult Standards format under the branding "Memories 1550". The land where the towers sit has been sold to a developer and will be turned into a retirement community. It is unclear if WTFX will go permanently dark or just move to another location. [1]
In July 2009, Clear Channel Communications donated WLVE to the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council located in nearby Washington, DC, though this was never filed with the FCC.
In a January 3, 2011 report, Washington, DC radio information website DCRTV.com reported that WLVE had been sold to Winchester Radio Broadcasters, LLC for the price of $5,000.00 and other consideration.[2] The sale was consummated on March 2, 2011 as filed with the FCC.
Resumption of Service
The call was changed to WXVA upon change of ownership, and an application to change the day facilities to non-directional at 380 Watts from a different site. [3] was filed with the FCC. The target date for resumption of service is end of April 2011.
References
External links
- Template:AMQ
- Template:AML
- WXVA in Nielsen Audio's AM station database