WZVN (FM)
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| Broadcast area | Northwest Indiana; South Suburban Chicago |
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| Frequency | 107.1 MHz |
| Branding | Z-107.1 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WLJE, WXRD | |
| History | |
First air date | November 24, 1972[1] |
Former call signs | WLCL-FM (1972–1981)[2][3] |
| Technical information[4] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 24727 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 2,650 watts |
| HAAT | 152 meters (499 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°19′23.90″N 87°21′21.90″W / 41.3233056°N 87.3560833°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | z1071fm |
WZVN (107.1 FM, "Z-107.1") is an American radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary music format. Licensed to Lowell, Indiana, United States, it serves Northwest Indiana and Chicago's south suburbs. The station is currently owned by Adams Radio Group, LLC, through licensee Adams Radio of Northern Indiana, LLC.[5] The station also features national and local newscasts. The WZVN tower is located on Indiana State Road 55 just north of Indiana State Road 2.
History
The station began broadcasting on November 24, 1972, and held the call sign WLCL-FM, which stood for Lowell and Cedar Lake.[1][6] WLCL was owned by William J. Dunn and aired a full service format, with an assortment of community programming and local news.[7][8]
In 1981, the station was sold to White Advertising Metro for $250,000.[9] Later that year, its call letters were changed to WZVN.[3] The community programming was phased out and the station aired an adult contemporary format, as "Z-107".[8][10][11]
In 1987, the station was sold to Gracol Broadcasting, making WZVN a sister station of AM 1230 WJOB.[12] In 1996, WZVN and WJOB were sold to M&M Broadcasting, a firm led by former Hammond, Indiana mayor Thomas McDermott, Sr., for $5.3 million.[13] In 2004, the station was sold to Radio One Communications, along with 103.9 WXRD, for $4.9 million.[14][15] The station was purchased by Adams Radio Group in 2014.[16][17]
WZVN is a member of the Indiana Broadcasters Association.[18]
References
- ^ a b 1974 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1974. p. B-72. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ History Cards for WZVN, fcc.gov. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
- ^ a b Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WZVN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ FM Query Results: WZVN, fcc.gov. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
- ^ WZVN, The Indiana Radio Archive. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
- ^ "Stations, everywhere: a listeners' guide to the AM and FM bands", Chicago Tribune Magazine. March 4, 1979. p. 37. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
- ^ a b Ghrist, John R. (1996). Valley Voices: A Radio History. Crossroads Communications. p. 257-260.
- ^ "For the Record", Broadcasting. December 22, 1980. p. 104. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
- ^ "Opportunities", Radio & Records. March 4, 1983. p. 39. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Holiday Star Continues Upward Trajectory to New Theatrical Heights", Billboard. February 9, 1985. p. HS-3. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. March 4, 1983. p. 39. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. February 9, 1996. p. 8. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Changing Hands", Broadcasting & Cable. January 11, 2004. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ Erler, Susan. "Radio One adds room to grow", The Times of Northwest Indiana. June 28, 2006. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ "Adams Radio Group Closes On Purchase Of Northwest IN's Radio One Communications Stations", Chicagoland Radio and Media. August 6, 2014. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ Zivanovic, Crista. "Adams Radio closes on deal to buy Valpo's Radio One", The Times of Northwest Indiana. August 6, 2014. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ https://www.indianabroadcasters.org/ Indiana Broadcasters Association
External links
- Official website
- Adams Radio Group Website
- Facility details for Facility ID WZVN ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database