| Broadcast area | Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1400 kHz |
| Branding | Fun 105.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Affiliations | United Stations Radio Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Loud Media LLC |
| WVLZ, WTLT, WPLA, WKCE, WKVL | |
| History | |
First air date | August 13, 1947 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 72087 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts unlimited |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°45′41.00″N 83°58′57.00″W / 35.7613889°N 83.9825000°W |
| Translator(s) | 105.9 W290DJ (Maryville) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | fun1059.com |
WGAP (1400 AM, "Fun 105.9") is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits music format.[1] Licensed to Maryville, Tennessee, United States, the station serves the Knoxville area.
The station is currently owned by Loud Media LLC.[2]
On April 15, 2022, it was announced that Blount Broadcasting Corporation has come to an agreement to sell WGAP, its sister station WKVL, and two translators to Loud Media.[3] The sale was consummated on August 17, 2022.
On August 22, 2022, WGAP changed its format from classic country to variety hits, branded as "Random Music Radio", simulcasting WKVL 850 AM.[4]
On September 20, 2023, WGAP changed its format from variety hits to classic hits, branded as "Fun 105.9".[5]
Previous logo
References
- ↑ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Winter 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
- ↑ "WGAP Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
- ↑ "Loud Media Expands In Knoxville". Radio Insight. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ↑ WGAP/WKVL Go Random Radioinsight - August 22, 2022
- ↑ Loud Media Begins Knoxville Revamp With Fun 105.9 Launch Radioinsight - August 22, 2022
External links
- Official website
- WGAP in the FCC AM station database
- WGAP in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- W290DJ in the FCC FM station database
- W290DJ at FCCdata.org
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