KVDW
Encyclopedia
KVDW is a radio station
serving the Little Rock metropolitan area
with southern gospel
and talk
programming. The station broadcasts on AM
frequency 1530 kHz and is currently under ownership of Wells Broadcasting, Inc.
Because it shares the same frequency as "clear channel" station WCKY-AM
in Cincinnati, Ohio
; KVDW operates only during the Daytime
hours.
Despite the name change, the website still uses the victory1530.com URL.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
serving the Little Rock metropolitan area
Little Rock metropolitan area
The Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is a six-county area in central Arkansas, and anchored by state's capital and largest city, Little Rock...
with southern gospel
Southern Gospel
Southern Gospel music—at one time also known as "quartet music"—is music whose lyrics are written to express either personal or a communal faith regarding biblical teachings and Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music...
and talk
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
programming. The station broadcasts on AM
AM broadcasting
AM broadcasting is the process of radio broadcasting using amplitude modulation. AM was the first method of impressing sound on a radio signal and is still widely used today. Commercial and public AM broadcasting is carried out in the medium wave band world wide, and on long wave and short wave...
frequency 1530 kHz and is currently under ownership of Wells Broadcasting, Inc.
Because it shares the same frequency as "clear channel" station WCKY-AM
WCKY (AM)
WCKY is an AM radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, broadcasting at 1530 kHz with 50,000 watts, and its transmitter is located in nearby Villa Hills, Kentucky. It is a class A clear channel station, sharing the frequency with KFBK in Sacramento, and can be heard, particularly at night, over most...
in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
; KVDW operates only during the Daytime
Daytime (astronomy)
On Earth, daytime is roughly the period on any given point of the planet's surface during which it experiences natural illumination from indirect or direct sunlight....
hours.
History
KVDW began its broadcsting activities on December 18, 2006, and has since then maintained its current format. It was formerly known as "Victory 1530".Despite the name change, the website still uses the victory1530.com URL.