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WSVS (800 AM) is a classic country and bluegrass formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Crewe, Virginia, serving Southside Virginia.[2] WSVS is owned and operated by Gee Communications, Inc.[3]
Key Information
History
[edit]WSVS began broadcasting April 4, 1947, on a frequency of 650 kHz. Formal dedication ceremonies, held April 6, 1947, included transcribed speeches by government officials and broadcasts from the station's studios in Crewe, Blackstone and Farmville. The station was licensed to Southern Virginia Broadcasting Company.[4]
In 1955, WSVS received the Douglas Southall Freeman Award for public service in radio journalism from the Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters. The award was for the station's coverage of three hurricanes, Connie, Diane and Hazel.[5]
The station changed formats to Sports on August 11, 2014, after years as a Classic Country/Bluegrass station. On October 15, 2014, WSVS changed their format from sports back to Classic Country and Bluegrass.
Translator
[edit]In addition to the main station, WSVS is relayed by an FM translator to widen its broadcast area.[6]
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W246BZ | 97.1 FM FM | Crewe, Virginia | 18871 | 250 watts | 56.7 m (186 ft) | D | LMS |
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WSVS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ "WSVS Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ "Virginia Notables Hail WSVS at Dedication" (PDF). Broadcasting. April 14, 1947. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ^ "Va. AP Honors WRNL, WSVS For Public Service in Radio". Broadcasting. November 14, 1955. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
- ^ "W246BZ Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
External links
[edit]- WSVS official website
- FCC History Cards for WSVS
- Facility details for Facility ID 320 (WSVS) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WSVS in Nielsen Audio's AM station database