WPVM-LP
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| Frequency | 103.7 MHz |
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| Branding | The Voice of Asheville |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Variety Public affairs |
| Affiliations | Pacifica Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Friends of WPVM, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | 2003 |
Former frequencies | 103.5 MHz (2004-2013) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 133357 |
| Class | L1 |
| ERP | 100 watts |
| HAAT | 18 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°35′48.8″N 82°13′19.2″W / 35.596889°N 82.222000°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | http://www.wpvmfm.org |
WPVM-LP (103.7 FM) is a non-commercial LPFM radio station located in Asheville, North Carolina.
On May 8, 2015, the FCC granted a transfer of the FCC license to broadcast from the Mountain Area Information Network (MAIN) to Friends of WPVM. The station has been under new management by Friends of WPVM since on June 29, 2015.
History
The Mountain Area Information Network (MAIN) was granted a license by the FCC and a construction permit was assigned on Dec.30, 2002 and began broadcasting in October, 2003 under an LPFM Class 1 license for 100 watts effective radiated power (ERP).
The station remained dormant (between 2011- 2015) due to financial problems. In 2015 there was controversy surrounding the transfer of the license and the actions of Davyne Dial, the acting President. Accusations of illegally removing board members and illegal use of audio and video recording equipment within the studio. Past board members state that they were disallowed to attend board meetings and were met with police officers barring the door.[1][2] MAIN's Board of Directors voted to divest of the station in September 2014. The FCC granted the license transfer on May 8, 2015. The station's broadcast equipment was obsolete or in disrepair, wiring for the station was inadequate resulting in dropping off or interruption of the broadcast signal. The station now has updated equipment.
References
- ^ "Amid heated controversy, WPVM charts a new course". Mountain Xpress. Retrieved 2017-01-25.
- ^ "Local Radio Station WPVM Experiences Hostile Takeover". ashevilleblog.com. Retrieved 2017-01-25.
External links
- www.wpvmfm.org
- WPVM's FCC status
- Facility details for Facility ID WPVM ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}}-LP at FCCdata.org
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database