Article · Wikipedia archive · Last revised Jul 3, 2026

WVBS

WVBS was a radio station licensed to Burgaw, North Carolina, United States. It last broadcast a Christian format, as an affiliate of the Fundamental Broadcasting Network, and was last owned by Grace Christian School. The station was first licensed December 3, 1963, and held the call sign WPGF. WPGF spawned a sister station, WPGF-FM, in 1964. In 1973, the station's call sign was changed to WVBS. The station's license was cancelled January 13, 2017, after having been silent since October 12, 2015.

Last revised
Jul 3, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
163 w
Citations
6
Source
WVBS
Frequency1470 kHz
Programming
FormatDefunct (was Religious)
AffiliationsFundamental Broadcasting Network
Ownership
OwnerGrace Christian School
History
First air date
19631
Last air date
October 12, 2015
Former call signs
WPGF (1963–1973)1
Technical information
24711
ClassD
Power880 watts day
93 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
34°32′5.00″N 77°54′31.00″W / 34.5347222°N 77.9086111°W / 34.5347222; -77.9086111
Links
Websitewww.fbnradio.com

WVBS (1470 AM) was a radio station licensed to Burgaw, North Carolina, United States. It last broadcast a Christian format, as an affiliate of the Fundamental Broadcasting Network, and was last owned by Grace Christian School.2 The station was first licensed December 3, 1963, and held the call sign WPGF.1 WPGF spawned a sister station, WPGF-FM, in 1964. In 1973, the station's call sign was changed to WVBS.1 The station's license was cancelled January 13, 2017, after having been silent since October 12, 2015.2

References

References

  1. History Cards for WVBS, fcc.gov. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
  2. Correspondence letter, fcc.gov. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
External links