WHOV
Broadcast areaHampton Roads
Frequency88.1 FM MHz
Branding88.1 WHOV
Programming
FormatUrban Contemporary[1] / Jazz / Black Gospel
Ownership
OwnerHampton University
History
First air date
March 5, 1964[2]
Former call signs
WHOV (1964–Present)[3]
Call sign meaning
W HamptOn Virginia
Technical information
Facility ID25952
ClassB1
Power2,000 Watts horizontal
8,000 Watts vertical
HAAT59 meters (194 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
37°1′3.0″N 76°20′13.0″W / 37.017500°N 76.336944°W / 37.017500; -76.336944
Links
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
WebsiteWHOV Online
WHOV on a SPARC HD Radio with RDS.

WHOV is a non-commercial FM radio station licensed to Hampton, Virginia, serving Hampton Roads.[1] WHOV is owned and operated by Hampton University.[4] It airs urban contemporary, jazz, and black gospel music. Many shows are hosted by Hampton University students.

References

  1. ^ a b "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  2. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-552. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  3. ^ "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  4. ^ "WHOV Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 22, 2015.

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Radio stations in the Hampton Roads, Virginia, metropolitan area
Virginia college radio stations
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