WVRH

WVRH (94.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Christian format. Licensed to Norlina, North Carolina, United States, the station is currently owned by Liberty University, Inc.

WVRH
CityNorlina, North Carolina
Frequency94.3 MHz
BrandingThe Journey
Programming
FormatContemporary Christian
Ownership
OwnerLiberty University, Inc.
History
First air date
2001
Former call signs
WBDS (1998-2001)
WJIJ (2001-2010)
Technical information
Facility ID1208
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
36°29′38.00″N 78°11′23.00″W
Links
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteWVRH Online

History

The station began broadcasting in 2001, and held the call sign WBDS.[1][2] It was owned by CSN International and aired a Christian format.[1] Its call sign was changed to WJIJ on August 9, 2001.[2] In 2008, CSN International sold WJIJ, along with a number of other stations, to Calvary Radio Network, Inc.[3][4] These stations were sold to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa later that year.[5][6] In 2010, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa sold WJIJ and several other stations to Liberty University for $1.25 million, and the station's call sign was changed to WVRH.[7][8][2]

References
  1. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2008, Broadcasting & Cable, 2008. p. D-400. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  2. Call Sign Histoy, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  3. "Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal", All Access Music Group. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  4. "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 169. August 28, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  5. "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 238. December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  6. "Religious noncoms find second new home", Radio & Television Business Report. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  7. "Liberty U. Buys A Bunch", All Access Music Group. October 19, 2009. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  8. "Religious noncoms find second new home", Radio & Television Business Report. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
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