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WKVG (AM)

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Radio station in Jenkins, Kentucky
WKVG
Broadcast area
Frequency1000 AM kHz
Programming
FormatDefunct (formerly southern gospel)
Ownership
OwnerMartins & Associates Inc.
History
First air date1970 (1970)
Last air dateMarch 3, 2023 (2023-03-03)
Former call signs
  • WREM (1970–1981)
  • WIFX (1981–1990)
Call sign meaning"Kentucky Virginia Gospel"
Technical information
Facility ID40502
ClassD
Power1,000 watts daytime only
Transmitter coordinates37°09′59.0″N 82°37′13.0″W / 37.166389°N 82.620278°W / 37.166389; -82.620278
Translator(s)103.5 W278BK (Jenkins)

WKVG was a southern gospel formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Jenkins, Kentucky, serving Eastern Kentucky and Southwest Virginia. WKVG had been owned and operated by Martins & Associates Inc.

History

The station was first licensed, as WREM, in 1970. It was assigned the WKVG call letters by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on April 4, 1990. The license for WKVG was surrendered by Martin & Associates on March 3, 2023, and cancelled by the FCC on April 5, 2023.

References

  1. ^ "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved May 22, 2014.
  3. "WKVG Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved May 22, 2014.

External links

Religious radio stations in the state of Kentucky
Active
Defunct
See also
adult contemporary
classic hits
college
country
news/talk
NPR
oldies
religious
rock
sports
top 40
urban
other radio stations in Kentucky
Daytime-only radio stations in Kentucky
Stations
Defunct
See also: Clear channel radio stations and Why AM Radio Stations Must Reduce Power, Change Operations, or Cease Operations at Night


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