WGAP
Radio station in Maryville, Tennessee / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WGAP (1400 AM, "Fun 105.9") is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits music format.[1] Licensed to Maryville, Tennessee, United States, the station serves the Knoxville area.
Quick Facts Broadcast area, Frequency ...
Broadcast area | Knoxville, Tennessee |
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Frequency | 1400 kHz |
Branding | Fun 105.9 |
Programming | |
Format | Classic hits |
Affiliations | United Stations Radio Networks |
Ownership | |
Owner | Loud Media LLC |
WVLZ, WTLT, WKVL, WKCE, WSMM | |
History | |
First air date | August 13, 1947 |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 72087 |
Class | C |
Power | 1,000 watts unlimited |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°45′41.00″N 83°58′57.00″W |
Translator(s) | 105.9 W290DJ (Maryville) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | fun1059.com |
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The station is currently owned by Loud Media LLC.[2]
On April 15, 2022, it was announced that Blount Broadcasting Corporation has come to an agreement to sell WGAP, its sister station WKVL, and two translators to Loud Media.[3] The sale was consummated on August 17, 2022.
On August 22, 2022, WGAP changed its format from classic country to variety hits, branded as "Random Music Radio", simulcasting WKVL 850 AM.[4]
On September 20, 2023, WGAP changed its format from variety hits to classic hits, branded as "Fun 105.9".[5]