WZWP
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{{Infobox radio station
| name = WZWP
| logo =
| city = West Union, Ohio
| area =
| branding = King of Kings Radio
| airdate = 1990[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.
| frequency = 89.5 MHz
| format = Christian
| power =
| erp = 3,000 watts
| haat = {{convert|174|m|sp=us}}
| class = B1
| facility_id = 74301
| coordinates =
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns = WVXM (1990–1995)[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.
WVXQ (01/17/1995)
WVXW (01/17/1995-2007)
| owner = Somerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation
| licensee =
| sister_stations = WTHL, WNFC, WPTJ, WGNH
| webcast = [http://www.christiannetcast.com/listen/player.asp?station=KOKRN Listen Online]
| website = [http://www.kingofkingsradio.com WZWP website]
| affiliations = King of Kings Radio
| licensing_authority= FCC
}}
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
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!."[http://www.kingofkingsradio.com/KingofKings_Radio_Programming.pdf Program Schedule: Eastern Time Zone]", King of Kings Radio. Retrieved October 29, 2018. WZWP also airs a variety of Christian music.
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. The station was owned by Xavier University. In 1995, the station's call sign was changed to WVXW. The station was part of Xavier University's X-Star Radio Network.{{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}}
In 2005, Xavier University sold the seven stations of the X-Star Radio Network, including WVXM, to Cincinnati Classical Public Radio for $15 million.{{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 }} The station would air a NPR-news and information format.[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.
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.{{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 }} That year, the station's call sign was changed to WZWP. WZWP would adopt a Christian format, airing primarily Christian talk and teaching programming, and was branded "The Promise".{{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}} By 2010, the station was airing a Christian contemporary format and was branded "The River".{{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}}
In 2011, Somerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation purchased WZWP for $135,000."[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cdbs/CDBS_Attachment/getattachment.jsp?appn=101429280&qnum=5040©num=1&exhcnum=1 Asset Purchase Agreement]", fcc.gov. Retrieved October 30, 2018. The station would become an affiliate of its "King of Kings Radio" network.
References
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External links
- [http://www.kingofkingsradio.com/ King of Kings Radio]
- {{FM station data|74301|WZWP}}
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{{Religious Radio Stations in Ohio}}
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