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{{short description|K-Love radio station in Buckland, Virginia}}
{{short description|K-Love radio station in Buckland, Virginia}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WLZV
| name = WLZV
| logo = KLOVE 2014.svg
| logo = KLOVE 2014.svg
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_size = 200px
| area = [[Northern Virginia]]
| area = {{ubl|[[Northern Virginia]]|[[Shenandoah Valley]]}}
| country = US
| city = [[Buckland, Virginia]]
| city = [[Buckland, Virginia]]
| branding = K-Love
| branding = K-Love
| slogan = Positive. Encouraging.
| airdate = {{start date and age|1978|11|2}}
| airdate = {{start date and age|1978|11|2}}
| frequency = 94.3 [[hertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 94.3 [[hertz|MHz]]
| languages = [[American English|English]]
| format = [[Contemporary Christian music|Contemporary Christian]]
| format = [[Contemporary Christian music|Contemporary Christian]]
| class = A
| class = A
| facility_id = 16819
| facility_id = 16819
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| haat = {{convert|175|m|ft|sp=us}}
| haat = {{convert|175|m|ft|sp=us}}
| coordinates = {{coord|38|44|21|N|77|50|08|W|region:US-VA_type:landmark}}
| coordinates = {{coord|38|44|21|N|77|50|08|W|region:US-VA_type:landmark}}
| affiliations = [[K-Love]]
| affiliations = [[K-Love]]
| former_callsigns = WQRA (1978&ndash;96)<br>WINX-FM (1996&ndash;97)<br>WTOP-FM (1997&ndash;98)<br>WUPP (1998&ndash;99)<ref>{{cite book|title=Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999|page=D-471|url=http://americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1999/D-Radio-NE-Ter-BC-YB-1999..pdf}}</ref><br>WPLC (1999&ndash;2000)<br>WPLC-FM (2000&ndash;01)<br>WBPS-FM (2001&ndash;06)<br>WWXX (2006&ndash;17)
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|WQRA (1978&ndash;96)|WINX-FM (1996&ndash;97)|[[WTOP-FM]] (1997&ndash;98)|WUPP (1998&ndash;99)<ref>{{cite book|title=Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999|page=D-471|url=http://americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1999/D-Radio-NE-Ter-BC-YB-1999..pdf}}</ref>|WPLC (1999&ndash;2000)|WPLC-FM (2000&ndash;01)|WBPS-FM (2001&ndash;06)|WWXX (2006&ndash;17)}}
| owner = [[Educational Media Foundation]]
| owner = [[Educational Media Foundation]]
| sister_stations = [[WLVW]]
| sister_stations = [[WLVW]], [[WTCF]], [[WAIW (FM)|WAIW]]
| webcast = [http://www.klove.com/listen/player.aspx Listen Live]
| webcast = [http://www.klove.com/listen/player.aspx Listen Live]
| website = {{url|klove.com}}
| website = {{url|klove.com}}
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==History==
==History==
WQRA signed on November 2, 1978 as a local station serving [[Warrenton, Virginia]] with [[Middle of the road (music)|middle-of-the-road]] music and local news coverage.<ref>{{cite book|title=Broadcasting Yearbook 1980|page=C-242|url=http://americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1980/C-2%20Radio%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201980.pdf}}</ref>
WQRA signed on November 2, 1978, as a local station serving [[Warrenton, Virginia]] with [[Middle of the road (music)|middle-of-the-road]] music and local news coverage.<ref>{{cite book|title=Broadcasting Yearbook 1980|page=C-242|url=http://americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1980/C-2%20Radio%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201980.pdf}}</ref>


In 1996, the station was sold by Dettra Broadcasting to Bill Parris' Radio Broadcasting Communications, owner of [[WLXE|WINX]] (1600 AM, [[Rockville, Maryland]]).<ref>{{cite news|last1=Staff|title=Newsline|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Tw0EAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA106&ots=grYVdM0AP2&dq=%22WQRA%22%20warrenton&pg=PA106#v=onepage&q&f=false|work=Billboard|date=April 5, 1996|page=106}}</ref> Parris flipped the station in September 1996 to WINX-FM, a simulcast of WINX's [[oldies]] music.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hughes|first1=Dave|title=Spanish WINX Is Born December 17|url=http://www.dcrtv.com/mediaw08.html|website=DCRTV|date=December 17, 1998}}</ref>
In 1996, the station was sold by Dettra Broadcasting to Bill Parris' Radio Broadcasting Communications, owner of [[WLXE|WINX]] (1600 AM, [[Rockville, Maryland]]).<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Staff|title=Newsline|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Tw0EAAAAMBAJ&q=%22WQRA%22%20warrenton&pg=PA106|magazine=Billboard|date=April 5, 1996|page=106}}</ref> Parris flipped the station in September 1996 to WINX-FM, a simulcast of WINX's [[oldies]] music.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hughes|first1=Dave|title=Spanish WINX Is Born December 17|url=http://www.dcrtv.com/mediaw08.html|website=DCRTV|date=December 17, 1998}}</ref>


The station became WTOP-FM in September 1997; it was the first FM outlet of all-news [[WTOP-FM|WTOP]], which at the time was on [[WFED|1500 AM]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hughes|first1=Dave|title=WTOP Plans Improved Reception On 107.7|url=http://www.dcrtv.com/mediaw08.html|website=DCRTV|date=May 5, 1998}}</ref> In February 1998, [[Bonneville International]], the owner of WTOP, bought it from Parris. Bonneville then traded this station and cash to Syd Abel for his higher-powered [[WWWT-FM|107.7 FM]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Staff|title=Changing hands|url=http://americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1998/BC-1998-03-16.pdf|work=Broadcasting & Cable|date=March 16, 1998|page=57}}</ref> The transaction was completed the next month, and Abel moved over his "rocking [[country music|country]]" format, branded as WUPP "Up Country".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hughes|first1=Dave|title=WTOP Moves To 107.7|url=http://www.dcrtv.com/mediaw08.html|website=DCRTV|date=April 1, 1998}}</ref> One year later, on April 28, 1999, Abel flipped the station to WPLC "The Pulse", playing [[hot adult contemporary]] crossed with [[alternative rock]] hits.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hughes|first1=Dave|title=WUPP Drops Country|url=http://www.dcrtv.com/mediaw09.html|website=DCRTV|date=April 28, 1999}}</ref>
The station became WTOP-FM in September 1997; it was the first FM outlet of all-news [[WTOP-FM|WTOP]], which at the time was on [[WFED|1500 AM]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hughes|first1=Dave|title=WTOP Plans Improved Reception On 107.7|url=http://www.dcrtv.com/mediaw08.html|website=DCRTV|date=May 5, 1998}}</ref> In February 1998, [[Bonneville International]], the owner of WTOP, bought it from Parris. Bonneville then traded this station and cash to Syd Abel for his higher-powered [[WWWT-FM|107.7 FM]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Staff|title=Changing hands|url=http://americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1998/BC-1998-03-16.pdf|work=Broadcasting & Cable|date=March 16, 1998|page=57}}</ref> The transaction was completed the next month, and Abel moved over his "rocking [[country music|country]]" format, branded as WUPP "Up Country".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hughes|first1=Dave|title=WTOP Moves To 107.7|url=http://www.dcrtv.com/mediaw08.html|website=DCRTV|date=April 1, 1998}}</ref> One year later, on April 28, 1999, Abel flipped the station to WPLC "The Pulse", playing [[hot adult contemporary]] crossed with [[alternative rock]] hits.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hughes|first1=Dave|title=WUPP Drops Country|url=http://www.dcrtv.com/mediaw09.html|website=DCRTV|date=April 28, 1999}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{FM station data|WLZV}}
*{{FM station data|16819|WLZV}}


{{Washington Radio}}
{{Washington Radio}}
{{K-LOVE}}
{{K-LOVE}}


[[Category:Radio stations in Virginia|LZV]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1978]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1978]]
[[Category:1978 establishments in Virginia]]
[[Category:1978 establishments in Virginia]]
[[Category:K-Love radio stations]]
[[Category:K-Love radio stations]]
[[Category:Educational Media Foundation radio stations]]
[[Category:Educational Media Foundation radio stations]]
[[Category:Christian radio stations in Virginia]]
[[Category:Christian radio stations in Virginia|LZV]]

Latest revision as of 00:13, 22 July 2024

WLZV
Broadcast area
Frequency94.3 MHz
BrandingK-Love
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatContemporary Christian
AffiliationsK-Love
Ownership
OwnerEducational Media Foundation
WLVW, WTCF, WAIW
History
First air date
November 2, 1978; 46 years ago (1978-11-02)
Former call signs
  • WQRA (1978–96)
  • WINX-FM (1996–97)
  • WTOP-FM (1997–98)
  • WUPP (1998–99)[1]
  • WPLC (1999–2000)
  • WPLC-FM (2000–01)
  • WBPS-FM (2001–06)
  • WWXX (2006–17)
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID16819
ClassA
ERP2,000 watts
HAAT175 meters (574 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
38°44′21″N 77°50′08″W / 38.73917°N 77.83556°W / 38.73917; -77.83556
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websiteklove.com

WLZV (94.3 FM) – branded K-Love – is a non-commercial contemporary Christian radio station licensed to serve Buckland, Virginia. Owned and operated by the Educational Media Foundation, WLZV does not broadcast any local programming, functioning as the Northern Virginia network affiliate for K-Love; WLZV also services the southwestern portion of the Washington metropolitan area.

History

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WQRA signed on November 2, 1978, as a local station serving Warrenton, Virginia with middle-of-the-road music and local news coverage.[3]

In 1996, the station was sold by Dettra Broadcasting to Bill Parris' Radio Broadcasting Communications, owner of WINX (1600 AM, Rockville, Maryland).[4] Parris flipped the station in September 1996 to WINX-FM, a simulcast of WINX's oldies music.[5]

The station became WTOP-FM in September 1997; it was the first FM outlet of all-news WTOP, which at the time was on 1500 AM.[6] In February 1998, Bonneville International, the owner of WTOP, bought it from Parris. Bonneville then traded this station and cash to Syd Abel for his higher-powered 107.7 FM.[7] The transaction was completed the next month, and Abel moved over his "rocking country" format, branded as WUPP "Up Country".[8] One year later, on April 28, 1999, Abel flipped the station to WPLC "The Pulse", playing hot adult contemporary crossed with alternative rock hits.[9]

Mega Communications purchased the station in 2000. Mega first broadcast a format of Spanish love songs, renaming the station WPLC-FM as they added a simulcast with 1050 AM in Washington, which became WPLC.[10] The following year, Mega changed the callsign to WBPS-FM and joined it with WBZS-FM (92.7 FM, Prince Frederick, Maryland) in a Spanish adult contemporary simulcast branded as "La Nueva Mega". In 2005, the stations switched to Spanish oldies as "Mega Clasica".[11]

Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder bought the two stations, as well as Mega's WKDL (730 AM, Alexandria, Virginia), in 2006. The new three-station network ran a new simulcast as "Triple X ESPN Radio", creating an ESPN Radio-based sports talk competitor to WTEM (980 AM). 94.3 changed to WWXX to reflect the branding.[12] In 2008, Snyder bought WTEM itself, and the network became simply "ESPN 980" with no other changes to the two FM stations.[13]

Snyder began selling off his radio properties during 2017; Educational Media Foundation bought 94.3 FM and flipped it to WLZV with their national K-Love contemporary Christian music programming.[14]

References

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  1. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999 (PDF). p. D-471.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WLZV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1980 (PDF). p. C-242.
  4. ^ Staff (April 5, 1996). "Newsline". Billboard. p. 106.
  5. ^ Hughes, Dave (December 17, 1998). "Spanish WINX Is Born December 17". DCRTV.
  6. ^ Hughes, Dave (May 5, 1998). "WTOP Plans Improved Reception On 107.7". DCRTV.
  7. ^ Staff (March 16, 1998). "Changing hands" (PDF). Broadcasting & Cable. p. 57.
  8. ^ Hughes, Dave (April 1, 1998). "WTOP Moves To 107.7". DCRTV.
  9. ^ Hughes, Dave (April 28, 1999). "WUPP Drops Country". DCRTV.
  10. ^ Staff (April 24, 2000). "Changing hands" (PDF). Broadcasting & Cable. p. 61.
  11. ^ Hughes, Dave (November 17, 2005). "Mega Flips 92.7 & 94.3 To "Classica"". DCRTV.
  12. ^ Clabaugh, Jeff (January 20, 2006). "Snyder buys three Washington radio stations". Washington Business Journal.
  13. ^ Hughes, Dave (June 4, 2008). "Snyder To Buy WTEM & Two Talkers From Clear Channel". DCRTV.
  14. ^ Venta, Lance (May 15, 2017). "EMF Acquires 94.3 WWXX In DC Suburbs". RadioInsight.
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