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| Broadcast area | St. John's Metropolitan Area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 800 kHz AM |
| Branding | VOWR |
| Programming | |
| Format | Full-service/community radio Christian radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Wesley United Church Radio Board |
| History | |
First air date | July 20, 1924 as 8WMC |
Former call signs | 8WMC (1924–1932) |
Call sign meaning | Voice Of Wesley Radio |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| Power | 10,000 watts days 2,500 watts nights |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | vowr.org |
VOWR (800 kHz) is a non-commercial, listener-supported radio station in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The station is operated by the Wesley United Church of Canada with studios and offices at 101 Patrick Street.
VOWR is a Class B AM station. By day, it transmits 10,000 watts. To avoid interference at night, VOWR reduces power to 2,500 watts. It uses a non-directional antenna. The transmitter is off Mount Scio Road in the Pippy Park section of St. John's.[1]