WSHV explained

WSHV
City:South Hill, Virginia
Country:US
Branding:96-7 WSHV
Languages:English
Format:Urban adult contemporary
Affiliations:Premiere Networks
Owner:Birch Broadcasting Corporation
Licensee:Lakes Media, LLC
Former Callsigns:WJWS (1953–2001)
Callsign Meaning:South Hill, Virginia
Licensing Authority:FCC
Facility Id:50235
Class:D
Coordinates:36.7442°N -78.1617°W

WSHV is a AM radio urban adult contemporary station licensed to South Hill, Virginia, serving South Hill and Mecklenburg County, Virginia. WSHV is owned and operated by Thomas Birch's Birch Broadcasting Corporation, through licensee Lakes Media, LLC.[1]

Format flips

On August 3, 2013, WSHV and its translator W244CP 96.7 flipped to classic country as "Country Legends 96-7".[2]

On June 1, 2015, WSHV changed its format to a contemporary Christian format, branded as "96-7 Shine FM".[3]

On July 3, 2020, WSHV changed their format from contemporary Christian to urban adult contemporary.[4]

Translator

In addition to the main station, WSHV is relayed by an FM translator to widen its broadcast area.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WSHV Facility Record. Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. News: WSHV Shifting To Classic Country. August 1, 2013. August 1, 2013. Venta. Lance. RadioBB Networks.
  3. http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/93113/wshv-to-shine-over-south-hill/ WSHV to Shine Over South Hill
  4. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/190642/wshv-loses-its-shine/ WSHV Loses Its Shine
  5. Web site: W244CP Facility Record. Federal Communications Commission, audio division.