WVGM

Radio station in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

WVGM (1320 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It broadcasts a sports format and is owned and operated by 3 Daughters Media.[3] Most programming comes from Westwood One Sports with some programming from the Vegas Stats & Information Network.

BrandingVTRN Sports
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WVGM
Broadcast areaLynchburg metropolitan area
Frequency1320 kHz
BrandingVTRN Sports
Programming
FormatSports radio
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner3 Daughters Media, Inc.
History
First air date
February 22, 1962 (1962-02-22)
Former call signs
  • WDMS (1962–1968)
  • WLGM (1968–1986)
  • WJJS (1986–1992, 1996–1998)
  • WXYU (1992–1993)
  • WVLR (1993–1996)[1]
Call sign meaning
Virginia's Game (former branding)
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID70330
ClassD
Power
  • 1,000 watts (day)
  • 24 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
37°25′37.5″N 79°7′25.1″W
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitevirginiatalkradionetwork.com
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Programming is also heard on 250-watt FM translator W227BG at 93.3 MHz.

History

The station signed on the air on February 22, 1962, as WDMS. It was originally a daytimer, required to go off the air at night. In the 1970s, the station was Top 40 outlet WLGM. It played the current hits and was an affiliate of the ABC Entertainment Network.[4]

Previous logo used during station's affiliation with ESPN Radio

3 Daughters Media bought WVGM and WGMN from Clear Channel Communications in a deal announced late in 2006.[5]

References

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