WAAW

WAAW (94.7 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Williston, South Carolina, and serving the Augusta metropolitan area. The station carries an urban gospel radio format with some Christian talk and teaching programs directed at the African-American community. It uses the moniker "Shout 94.7" and its slogan is "The station for inspiration and empowerment information." It is owned by Wisdom, Inc., led by Dr. Frank Neely. The radio studios and offices are on Park Avenue SE in Aiken, South Carolina.

For the radio station which held the WAAW call sign from 1922 to 1939, see KCRO. For the radio station which held the WAAW call sign from 1977 to 1988, see WFGS.
WAAW
Broadcast areaAugusta metropolitan area
Frequency94.7 MHz
BrandingShout 94.7
Programming
FormatUrban Gospel
Ownership
Owner
  • Dr. Frank Neely
  • (Wisdom, Inc.)
History
First air date
1995
Technical information
Facility ID4094
ClassA
ERP2,550 watts
HAAT155 meters (509 ft)
Links
WebsiteShout947.com

WAAW has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 2,550 watts. The transmitter is on Perry Street at Old Barnwell Road in Montmorenci, South Carolina.[1]

History

WAAW signed on the air in late 1995 with a Classic R&B format as "94.7 The Boss." It was owned by legendary soul music singer James Brown under his company Brown Family Broadcasting.

Brown sold the station in 2002 and the format was changed to Urban Gospel.

References
  1. Radio-Locator.com/WAAW


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