WLRX (FM)

"WSFF" redirects here. For the similarly abbreviated organization, see Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation.
WLRX
Broadcast areaRoanoke metropolitan area
Frequency106.1 MHz
(HD Radio) [1]
BrandingK-Love
Programming
FormatContemporary Christian[1]
AffiliationsK-Love
Ownership
OwnerEducational Media Foundation
History
First air date
1994 (as WJJS)[2]
Former call signs
WWFO (1991–1994)
WJJS (1994–1996)
WJJS-FM (1996–2007)
WZBL (2007–2009)
WSFF (2009–2019[3]
Technical information[4]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID41635
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT29 meters (95 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
37°17′3.00″N 79°59′14″W / 37.2841667°N 79.98722°W / 37.2841667; -79.98722
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websiteklove.com
WAWX
Broadcast areaLynchburg metropolitan area
Frequency101.7 MHz
BrandingAir1, 101.7
Programming
FormatContemporary Worship[5]
AffiliationsAir1
Ownership
OwnerEducational Media Foundation
History
First air date
August 1, 1964; 60 years ago (1964-08-01)[2]
Former call signs
WXYU (1964–1992)
WJJS (1992–1994)
WJJX (1994–2007)
WSNZ (2007–2019)[6]
Call sign meaning
W Air W(one) X
Technical information[7]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID70331
ClassA
ERP3,400 watts
HAAT88 meters (289 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
37°25′37.0″N 79°07′26.0″W / 37.426944°N 79.123889°W / 37.426944; -79.123889 (WAWX)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websiteklove.com

WLRX (106.1 FM) and WAWX (101.7 FM) are FM radio stations owned by the Educational Media Foundation (EMF). WLRX is licensed to Vinton, Virginia, serving the Roanoke metropolitan area. WAWX is licensed to Lynchburg, Virginia, serving the Lynchburg metropolitan area. WLRX plays a Contemporary Christian radio format from the "K-Love" national network, while WAWX airs a Contemporary Worship format as a network affiliate of "Air1."[8][9]

Both stations are licensed for commercial operation. But K-Love and Air1 are listener-supported and run no commercials. In addition, EMF owns 106.9 WLGX in nearby Bedford, Virginia. WLGX also carries K-Love programming.

  1. ^ a b "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Stations in the US - Virginia" (PDF). p. 5-18. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  3. ^ "Call Sign History (WLRX)". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  4. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WLRX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  5. ^ "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
  6. ^ "Call Sign History (WAWX)". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  7. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WAWX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  8. ^ "WLRX Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  9. ^ "WAWX Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division.