WVIS
WVIS (106.1 FM) is a radio station licensed to serve Vieques, Puerto Rico. The station is owned by V.I. Stereo Communications Corporation (P.R.).[1] The radio station previously served St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands.
| City | Vieques, Puerto Rico |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 106.1 FM (MHz) |
| Branding | Radio Joe |
| Slogan | Tu Estilo De Vida |
| Programming | |
| Format | Contemporary Hits Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | V.I. Stereo Communications Corporation (P.R.) |
| History | |
| First air date | 1973 |
| Call sign meaning | Vieques ISland |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 69631 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 170 meters |
| Transmitter coordinates | 18°19′19″N 65°17′59″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | |
| Website | www.radiojoe106.com |
The station has been assigned these call letters by the Federal Communications Commission since was initially licensed in 1973.[2]
WVIS-FM is licensed to operate and serve the community on the east, northeast and southeast of Puerto Rico. Coverage: – a third of Puerto Rico, with 50,000 watts ERP, serving Fajardo, Humacao, Vieques, Culebra, Luquillo, Ceiba, Naguabo, Las Piedras, Yabucoa, Patillas, San Lorenzo, Loiza, Río Grande, Canóvanas, Carolina, San Juan & the US Virgin Islands.
Target – Adult population 18–54 years of age.
Format – Contemporary Hit Radio “CHR” playing Spanish and English hits from the 80's, 90's, 2000 until today.
Programs
“Good Morning Joe” Monday – Friday 6am - 9am hosted by Capt. Joe Blaster, It's a refreshing and entertaining program with the best music, Guest personalities from the private community or public agencies. Summary of the News, with traffic report and weather Freaky News, the craziest news around the world...
“Roots, Rock & Reggae”, Every Sunday 12 – 2pm with Capt. Joe Blaster – Presents short reviews on what's happening in the Reggae music atmosphere. “The best of the World Reggae” local and International bands.
“Putumayo World Music Hour” Sundays 5 – 6pm. It's an exclusive syndicated program hosted by Dan Storper and Rosalie Howarth. With this program they introduce people to the music of the world's cultures. Putumayo is considered a pioneer and leader in developing the non-traditional market, Putumayo is now heard internationally on over 130 commercial and non-commercial stations.
“Radio Joe Fitness Minute” A sixty-second vignette produced by Pat Anderson. Another syndicated program that gives one-minute tips on health, fitness and nutrition.
“BMP Radio Show” Saturdays 6:00 – 8:00pm. It's the BPM Radio Show with lounge/electronic music. The first hour features resident DJs mixing cool tunes like the Lolo Brothers, Víctor Santini (aka Nolo) and Yoel Torres (aka Yolo). 2nd Hour interviews with international DJs about the latest party events.
Former Announcer
References
- "Fall 2007 Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
External links
- WVIS in the FCC's FM station database
- WVIS on Radio-Locator
- WVIS in Nielsen Audio's FM station database