WZTZ

WZTZ (101.1 FM, "The Ball") is a radio station licensed to serve Elba, Alabama, United States. The station is owned by Elba Radio Company. WZTZ broadcasts a sports format.[2]

WZTZ
Simulcasting WOOF Dothan
Broadcast areaEnterprise, Alabama
Frequency101.1 MHz
BrandingThe Ball
Programming
FormatSports
Ownership
OwnerElba Radio Company
History
First air date
1987
Former call signs
WZTZ (1986–2006)
WVVL (2006–2022)[1]
Technical information
Facility ID19141
ClassA
ERP6,400 watts
HAAT208 meters (682 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
31°24′41″N 85°57′32″W
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitewoofradio.com

The station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on July 2, 1986.[3] The new station was assigned the call letters WZTZ on July 17, 1986.[1] WZTZ received its license to cover on November 19, 1987.[4]

The station had its call letters changed to WVVL on June 1, 2006.[1]

On March 8, 2021, WVVL changed its format from classic country to a simulcast of sports-formatted WOOF 560 AM Dothan, branded as "The Ball".[5]

On August 22, 2022, WVVL changed its call letters to WZTZ.[6][7]

References

  1. "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. 1986-07-17.
  2. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on March 1, 2010.
  3. "Application Search Details (BPH-19851121ME)". FCC Media Bureau. 1986-07-02. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
  4. "Application Search Details (BLH-19861010KA)". FCC Media Bureau. 1987-11-19. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
  5. Weevil Exterminated At WVVL Radioinsight - March 9, 2021
  6. Callsign History
  7. Alabama Broadcast Media Page


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