WGPL

WGPL is a Black Gospel formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Portsmouth, Virginia, serving Hampton Roads.[1] WGPL is owned and operated by Christian Broadcasting of Norfolk, Inc.[5]

WGPL
CityPortsmouth, Virginia
Broadcast areaHampton Roads
Frequency1350 AM kHz
Branding"Peace Radio 1350"
Slogan"Your Inspirational Leader"
Programming
FormatBlack Gospel[1]
Ownership
OwnerChristian Broadcasting of Norfolk, Inc.
(transfer pending to Friendship Cathedral Family Worship Center)[2]
Sister stationsWPCE
History
First air dateMarch 1943[3]
Former call signsWSAP (1943–1953)
WAVY (1953–1968)
WCVU (1968–1970)
WKLX (1970–1977)
WHNE (1977–1979)
WNIS (1979–1987)
WRAP (1987–-1989)
WBSK (1989–-1993)
WSVY (1993–-1996)
[3][4]
Former frequencies1490 kHz (1943–1951)[3]
Call sign meaningW GosPeL
Technical information
Facility ID69560
ClassB
Power5,000 Watts day and night
Transmitter coordinates36°53′0.0″N 76°22′22.0″W
Links
WebcastWGPL Webstream

The station began broadcasting as WSAP in February 1943 as a Mutual affiliate. It operated on 1490 kHz with 250 watts' power from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.[6]

References
  1. "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  2. Venta, Lance (August 14, 2020). "Station Sales Week of 8/14". RadioInsight. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  3. "FCC History Cards for WGPL".
  4. "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  5. "WGPL Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  6. "4 Webs Now Served In Portsmouth, Va" (PDF). Broadcasting. February 27, 1943. Retrieved October 18, 2018.


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