WROV-HD2 (96.3 MHz) is an all-news radio station, aimed at African-American listeners and licensed to Martinsville, Virginia. It carries the Black Information Network and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc.[1] The HD-2 digital subchannel feeds 250-watt FM translator W244AV at 96.7 MHz in Blacksburg, 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 |
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| WROV-FM, WJJS, WJJX, WSTV, WYYD | |
| History | |
Call sign meaning | W Rock Of Virginia |
| Links | |
| Webcast | WROV-HD2 Webstream |
| Website | WROV-HD2 Online |
History
editOn 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, branded as "Roanoke's BIN 96.7." Programming comes from the Black Information Network. The alternative rock format continues on 104.9 WSTV-HD2 and W245BG.[3]
Translator
editWROV-HD2 is relayed by an FM translator to widen its broadcast area.[4]
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W244AV | 96.7 FM | Blacksburg, etc., Virginia | 37748 | 250 | 180 m (591 ft) | D | LMS |
References
edit- ^ "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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