WGVE-FM is an FM

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station

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on 88.7 MHz in

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. It is owned and operated by

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. The station airs local news, music, and limited

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programming, as well as high school and college sporting events.

History

WGVE-FM signed on in January 1954, and originally broadcast at 88.1 MHz. In 1963, its frequency was changed to 88.7 MHz. Originally located at

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, it moved to its current location in the

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in 1969.History Cards for WGVE-FM
fcc.gov. Retrieved May 23, 2020.

References

External links

WGVE webpage

''The Blues You Can Use Radio Show'' Official Website
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