WAIV
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WAIV is a radio station licensed to Cape May, New Jersey, broadcasting on 102.3 FM. WAIV serves Cape May County in the Atlantic-Cape May Market.
In July 1995, WSJL began simulcasting sister station 99.3 WMID-FM
, which was formatted as a rock station at the time. In 1997, both stations changed formats to smooth jazz. 99.3 picked up the call sign WSAX while 102.3 became WJSX.
In 2000, when 99.3 became a simulcast of The Buzz 105.5, WJSX continued in the smooth jazz format but changed its calls to 99.3's now former WSAX.
In 2001, smooth jazz ended on 102.3. The station became a simulcast of sister station 1340 WMID
, which was playing standards at the time; its call sign changed to WMID-FM (which had once been on 99.3). Two years later, WMID-FM, along with sister stations WZBZ, WGBZ and WMID were sold to Equity Communications in Atlantic City. 102.3 began simulcasting 95.1 WAYV
, and changed its call sign again to WAIV. 102.3 WAIV has remained a simulcast of WAYV ever since.
In 2011, WAYV/WAIV, along with sister station WZXL
, were named official stations of the Wildwoods
boardwalk. Because the WAIV frequency is much stronger near Wildwood than in other towns in the listening area, the 102.3 frequency was advertised slightly more during this time than it is closer to Atlantic City. This included signs on the boardwalk's famous tram cars advertsing both frequencies.
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History
102.3 first signed on June 3, 1967 as WRIO, in a religious format. The WRIO calls had previously been used on the 101.7 frequency. In 1983, 102.3's call letters were changed to WSJL, which stood for "South Jersey's Lighthouse." WSJL continued the religious format until 1995.In July 1995, WSJL began simulcasting sister station 99.3 WMID-FM
WZBZ
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, which was formatted as a rock station at the time. In 1997, both stations changed formats to smooth jazz. 99.3 picked up the call sign WSAX while 102.3 became WJSX.
In 2000, when 99.3 became a simulcast of The Buzz 105.5, WJSX continued in the smooth jazz format but changed its calls to 99.3's now former WSAX.
In 2001, smooth jazz ended on 102.3. The station became a simulcast of sister station 1340 WMID
WMID
WMID is a radio station in Atlantic City, New Jersey which plays "the classic oldies". Its parent company is Equity Communications ....
, which was playing standards at the time; its call sign changed to WMID-FM (which had once been on 99.3). Two years later, WMID-FM, along with sister stations WZBZ, WGBZ and WMID were sold to Equity Communications in Atlantic City. 102.3 began simulcasting 95.1 WAYV
WAYV
WAYV is a commercial radio station located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. WAYV airs a contemporary hit radio format. It has been among the top rated and billing stations in the Atlantic City market since 1980....
, and changed its call sign again to WAIV. 102.3 WAIV has remained a simulcast of WAYV ever since.
In 2011, WAYV/WAIV, along with sister station WZXL
WZXL
WZXL is a radio station also known as "South Jersey's Rock Station", playing classic rock. WZXL is licensed to Wildwood, NJ....
, were named official stations of the Wildwoods
Wildwood, New Jersey
Wildwood is a city in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area and is a popular summer resort destination. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's year-round population was 5,325...
boardwalk. Because the WAIV frequency is much stronger near Wildwood than in other towns in the listening area, the 102.3 frequency was advertised slightly more during this time than it is closer to Atlantic City. This included signs on the boardwalk's famous tram cars advertsing both frequencies.
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