WFOS
Radio station in Chesapeake, Virginia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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WFOS (88.7 FM) is a non-commercial, listener-supported, public radio station licensed to Chesapeake, Virginia, and serving the Southside of Hampton Roads.[1] WFOS is owned by Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association.[3] Its format includes oldies, Motown, adult standards and other past musical styles.
Quick Facts Broadcast area, Frequency ...
Broadcast area | Southside of Hampton Roads |
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Frequency | 88.7 MHz |
Branding | "The Time Machine Radio Network" |
Programming | |
Format | Oldies - Motown - Adult Standards[1] |
Ownership | |
Owner | Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association |
WHRO-FM, WHRO-TV, WHRV | |
History | |
First air date | May 2, 1955; 69 years ago (1955-05-02) |
Former frequencies | 90.5 MHz (1955–1983), 90.3 MHz (1983–1990) |
Call sign meaning | W FM Oscar Smith High School (previous owner) |
Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 10757 |
Class | B1 |
Power | 15,500 watts |
HAAT | 48 meters (157 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°43′18.0″N 76°18′3.0″W |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | timemachineradio.org |
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WFOS is a Class B1 station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 15,500 watts. But due to its short tower, its signal only covers the Southside of Hampton Roads. The transmitter is on Elementary Road in Chesapeake, on property owned by the local school district.[4]