WOWZ-FM
WOWZ-FM is a classic country formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Accomac, Virginia, serving the Eastern Shore of Virginia. WOWZ-FM is owned and operated by Stephen A. Marks Stations.[1]
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| City | Accomac, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Eastern Shore of Virginia |
| Frequency | 99.3 MHz |
| Branding | Wow 99.3 & 101.1 |
| Slogan | Country Hits of the 80s, 90s and 2000s |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic country |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Stephen A. Marks Stations (Chincoteague Broadcasting Corporation) |
| History | |
First air date | 1990 (as WVES) |
Former call signs | WVES (1990-2017) |
Call sign meaning | WOW Z |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 18384 |
| Class | B1 |
| ERP | 22,000 watts |
| HAAT | 105 meters (344 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 37°47′5.0″N 75°36′16.0″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | Wow 99.3 & 101.1 Online |
Programming
On November 28, 2017, the then-WVES changed their format to classic country, branded as "Wow 99.3 & 101.1" (simulcast with WICO-FM 101.1 FM Snow Hill, MD).[2] On December 12, 2017, WVES swapped their call letters with WOWZ-FM to go with the "Wow" branding.
References
- "WOWZ-FM Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- Format Musical Chairs in Delmarva Radioinsight - November 28, 2017
External links
- 99-3 Shore Country on Facebook
- WOWZ in the FCC's FM station database
- WOWZ on Radio-Locator
- WOWZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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