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WPLI

WPLY is a commercial radio station licensed to Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. WPLY features a sports format and, prior to September 30, 2025, simulcast with WPLY in Roanoke. Both stations are owned and operated by Mel Wheeler, Inc. Most programming is supplied by Fox Sports Radio.

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WPLY
Broadcast area
Frequency1390 kHz
BrandingSports Radio Virginia
Programming
FormatSports1
Affiliations
Ownership
OwnerMel Wheeler, Inc.
WFIR, WPLI, WSLC-FM, WSLQ, WVBB, WVBE-FM, WXLK, WZZU
History
First air date
July 7, 1988 (1988-07-07)2
Former call signs
  • WVZN (1987–1993)
  • WKPA (1993–2019)
  • WPLI (2019–2025)
3
Call sign meaning
"Play"
Technical information4
Licensing authority
FCC
59709
ClassD
Power
  • 4,700 watts (day)
  • 34 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
37°27′52.0″N 79°07′21.0″W / 37.464444°N 79.122500°W / 37.464444; -79.122500
Translator107.5 W298CN (Lynchburg)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitesportsradiova.com

WPLY (1390 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. WPLY features a sports format and, prior to September 30, 2025, simulcast with WPLY (610 AM) in Roanoke. Both stations are owned and operated by Mel Wheeler, Inc.5 Most programming is supplied by Fox Sports Radio.

References

References

  1. "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  2. Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-573. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  3. "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  4. "Facility Technical Data for WPLY". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  5. "WPLI Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
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