WTZE is a Christian Rock-formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Tazewell, Virginia, serving Tazewell and Tazewell County, Virginia. WTZE is owned and operated by CSN International.[1]

WTZE
Broadcast areaTazewell, Virginia
Tazewell County, Virginia
Frequency1470 kHz
BrandingEffect Radio
Programming
FormatChristian Rock
AffiliationsEffect Radio
Ownership
OwnerCSN International
WKQY
History
First air date
1966
Call sign meaning
W TaZEwell
Technical information
Facility ID64664
ClassD
Power5,000 Watts daytime only
Transmitter coordinates
37°07′57.0″N 81°33′21.0″W / 37.132500°N 81.555833°W / 37.132500; -81.555833
Translator(s)W238DB (95.5 MHz, Tazewell)
Links
WebcastWTZE Webstream
WebsiteWTZE Online

History edit

WTZE was purchased by Calvary Chapel of Twin Falls, Inc. on May 7, 2013.[2] WTZE dropped its Talk format for a simulcast of KEFX's "Effect Radio" network.[3]

The station was previously owned by Triad Broadcasting Company, LLC. Prior to its current format, the station aired a Talk format and was a simulcast of WHIS.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "WTZE Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ^ Application Search Details fcc.gov. Accessed October 31, 2013
  3. ^ Effect Radio Stations
  4. ^ Larry Wilson buys Triad Broadcasting RBR.com. December 1, 2012. Accessed October 31, 2013.

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