WVSM (1500
AM and 103.1 FM) is a
radio station licensed in
Rainsville, Alabama and serves Northeast Alabama...including the following counties: Dekalb, parts of Jackson, Cherokee, and Marshall Counties. The station is owned by Sand Mountain Advertising Co. It airs a
Southern Gospel
Southern gospel music is a genre of Christian music. Its name comes from its origins in the southeastern United States. Its lyrics are written to express either personal or a communal faith regarding biblical teachings and Christian life, as ...
music format during the day and Contemporary Christian and Praise and Worship at night.
The station has been assigned these call letters by the
Federal Communications Commission.
Rejoice 103.1 is now on the air and plays Southern Gospel Music during the day and Contemporary Christian Music at night (This info was extracted from their web site.)
FM Translator
In addition to the main station at 1500
kHz
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, WVSM is relayed by an
FM translator in order to widen its broadcast area, especially during nighttime hours when the
AM frequency is off the air. The
FM frequency is used most prominently in the station
branding.
References
External links
WVSM official website
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Southern Gospel radio stations in the United States
Radio stations established in 1967
1967 establishments in Alabama
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