WGAP

WGAP (1400 AM, "Random Music Radio") is a radio station broadcasting a variety hits music format.[1] Licensed to Maryville, Tennessee, United States, the station serves the Knoxville area.

WGAP
Broadcast areaKnoxville, Tennessee
Frequency1400 kHz
BrandingRandom Music Radio
Programming
FormatVariety hits
Ownership
OwnerLoud Media LLC
WVLZ, WPLA, WKCE, WKVL
History
First air date
August 13, 1947
Technical information
Facility ID72087
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
35°45′41.00″N 83°58′57.00″W
Translator(s)105.9 W290DJ (Maryville)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websiterandommusicradio.com

The station is currently owned by Loud Media LLC, and features programming from Dial Global and Motor Racing Network.[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 their format from classic country to variety hits, branded as "Random Music Radio", simulcasting WKVL 850 AM.[4]

References
  1. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Winter 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
  2. "WGAP Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
  3. "Loud Media Expands In Knoxville". Radio Insight. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
  4. WGAP/WKVL Go Random Radioinsight - August 22, 2022


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