WROV-HD2
WROV-HD2 is an African-American-oriented news/talk formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Martinsville, Virginia, serving New River Valley and Southside Virginia. WROV-HD2 is owned and operated by iHeartMedia.[1]
| City | Martinsville, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Main Signal: New River Valley Southside Virginia Translator: Blacksburg, Virginia |
| Frequency | Main Signal: 96.3 FM MHz Translator: 96.7 FM MHz |
| Branding | Roanoke's BIN 96.7 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Black-oriented news |
| Affiliations | Black Information Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | iHeartMedia (iHM Licenses, LLC) |
| WROV-FM, WJJS, WJJX, WSTV, WYYD | |
| History | |
Call sign meaning | W Rock Of Virginia |
| Links | |
| Webcast | WROV-HD2 Webstream |
| Website | WROV-HD2 Online |
History
On February 8, 2018, WROV-HD2 rebranded as "Alt 96".[2]
On November 18, 2020, WROV-HD2 and W244AV changed their format from alternative rock to African-American-oriented news and talk, branded as "Roanoke's BIN 96.7", with programming from the Black Information Network. The alternative rock format continues on WSTV-HD2 and W245BG.[3]
Translator
WROV-HD2 is relayed by an FM translator to widen its broadcast area.[4]
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | Facility ID | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W244AV | 96.7 | Blacksburg, etc., Virginia | 37748 | 250 | 180 m (590 ft) | D | FCC |
Previous logo
References
- "WROV Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- Alt name and Woody Show Come to Roanoke Radioinsight - February 8, 2018
- Black Information Network Expands To Blacksburg Radioinsight - November 18, 2020
- "W244AV Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
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