WCVS-FM
WCVS-FM (96.7 FM) is a radio station licensed to Virden, Illinois, United States. The station is currently owned by Neuhoff Corp., through licensee Neuhoff Media Springfield, LLC.[1]
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| City | Virden, Illinois |
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| Broadcast area | Springfield, Illinois |
| Frequency | 96.7 MHz |
| Branding | 96.7 Bob FM |
| Slogan | 80's, 90's, & Whatever! |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Neuhoff Corp. (Neuhoff Media Springfield, LLC) |
| Sister stations | WXAJ, WFMB, WFMB-FM |
| History | |
| First air date | 1982 (as WRVI) |
| Former call signs | WRVI (1982-1992) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 70275 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 39°38′2.00″N 89°48′50.00″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | bobfmspringfield.com |
History
The station signed on as WRVI on March 15, 1982.[2] On October 5, 1992, the station changed its call sign to the current WCVS-FM after WCVS relocated from 1450 AM to 96.7 FM following the purchase of the 96.7 FM frequency by Neuhoff Media. The station later flipped formats to active rock, going by the name "The Rock @ 96-7".
On January 7, 2011 at midnight, WCVS-FM began stunting with all-Bruce Springsteen music. At noon, it changed formats to classic rock, branded as "96.7 The Boss". The first song on 96.7 The Boss was Takin' Me Back by Rockford band Cheap Trick.
On October 2, 2017, WCVS-FM changed its format from classic rock to variety hits, branded as "96.7 BOB FM".[3]
References
- "WCVS-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "WCVS Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- Bob Lays Off the Boss in Springfield IL Radioinsight - October 3, 2017
External links
- WCVS in the FCC's FM station database
- WCVS on Radio-Locator
- WCVS in Nielsen Audio's FM station database