WATV (AM)

WATV

Birmingham, Alabama
Frequency	900 kHz
Branding	V 94.9
Programming
Format	Urban contemporary
Affiliations	Compass Media Networks United Stations Radio Networks
Ownership
Owner	Courtney French (Courtney French Broadcasting)
History
First air date	1946; 78 years ago (1946)[1]
Former call signs	WKAX (1946–1951) WLBS (1951–1958)
Call sign meaning	The V stands for variety
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	5356
Class	D
Power	845 watts (day) 158 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates	33°32′11″N 86°53′03″W / 33.53639°N 86.88417°W / 33.53639; -86.88417
Translator(s)	94.9 W235BS (Birmingham)
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live
Website	myv949.com

WATV (900 kHz) is an AM radio station licensed to Birmingham, Alabama. It transmits on 900 AM as well as FM translator W235BS 94.9 FM. WATV's daytime power is 845 watts, and at night, it transmits with 158 watts. WATV is an urban contemporary music station, specializing in soul, R&B, disco, and early hip-hop from the 1970s through today. Community issues are also often discussed on the air that pertain to the Black community. It is owned by Courtney French.