WHOV

WHOV is a non-commercial FM radio station licensed to Hampton, Virginia, serving Hampton Roads.[1] WHOV is owned and operated by Hampton University.[4] It airs urban contemporary, jazz and black gospel music. Many shows are hosted by Hampton University students.

WHOV
CityHampton, Virginia
Broadcast areaHampton Roads
Frequency88.1 FM MHz
Branding"88.1 WHOV"
Slogan"Hampton University Radio"
Programming
FormatUrban Contemporary[1] / Jazz / Black Gospel
Ownership
OwnerHampton University
History
First air dateMarch 5, 1964[2]
Former call signsWHOV (1964–Present)[3]
Call sign meaningW HamptOn Virginia
Technical information
Facility ID25952
ClassB1
Power2,000 Watts horizontal
8,000 Watts vertical
HAAT59 meters (194 ft)
Transmitter coordinates37°1′3.0″N 76°20′13.0″W
Links
WebcastWHOV Webstream
WebsiteWHOV Online
WHOV on a SPARC HD Radio with RDS.

References

  1. "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  2. Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-552. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  3. "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  4. "WHOV Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 22, 2015.


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