WPVM-LP explained

Format:Freeform
Public affairs
Class:L1
Former Frequencies:103.5 MHz (2004–2013)
Owner:Friends of WPVM, Inc.
WPVM fm 103.7
City:Asheville, North Carolina
Area:20 mile radius over downtown Asheville, NC
Branding:The Voice of Asheville
Airdate:2003
Frequency:103.7 MHz
Language:English
Erp:100 watts
Haat:32.05m (105.15feet)
Facility Id:133357
Coordinates:35.5969°N -82.222°W
Webcast:Live
Website:http://www.wpvmfm.org
Affiliations:Pacifica Radio
Licensing Authority:FCC

WPVM fm 103.7 (103.7 FM) is a non-commercial FM radio station licensed in Asheville, North Carolina. In 2015, after a decade of internal conflicts and financial struggles, the station's license was transferred to a new organization, Friends of WPVM.

History

The MAIN construction permit was issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 30, 2002. The station's first broadcast was in October 2003 under a Low Power FM Class 1 license for 100 watts effective radiated power (ERP). After years of financial problems, the station became dormant in 2011—2014. MAIN's board of directors subsequently voted to divest of WPVM to a newly-formed non-profit, Friends of WPVM, in October 2014. One of MAIN's directors attempted to prevent the transfer. There were several other allegations made against several parties during the dispute, one of which resulted in a $500,000 defamation suit against one board member.[1] Despite the controversy that ensued, the FCC approved the license transfer on May 8, 2015.

After acquiring the license, Friends of WPVM's board, began a concerted effort to remedy the station's financial problems and replace its outdated equipment. As part of the group's improvements, the station moved from an apartment building to new quarters in the Self-Help Building in downtown Asheville.[2]

External links

FCC Data

35.528°N -82.495°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Facebook defamation leads to $500,000 settlement in Asheville. Citizen-Times. John. Boyle. 11 February 2017. 4 March 2017.
  2. News: Amid heated controversy, WPVM charts a new course . Mountain Xpress . November 4, 2015 . en-US.