WAVA-FM
WAVA-FM (105.1 MHz) is a commercial radio station licensed to Arlington, Virginia, and serving the Washington metro area. The station is owned and operated by the Salem Media Group, and airs a Christian talk and teaching radio format. Religious leaders pay WAVA-FM for their time on the air and then seek donations to support their ministries. Hosts include Chuck Swindoll, Jim Daly, Charles Stanley, John MacArthur, Rick Warren, David Jeremiah, Tony Evans, and David Anderson.
| Broadcast area | Washington Metropolitan Area |
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| Frequency | 105.1 FM MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 105.1 WAVA |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian talk and teaching |
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| WAVA, WRCW, WWRC | |
| History | |
First air date | August 1, 1948 |
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Former frequencies | 105.5 MHz (1948–1949) |
Call sign meaning | Washington/Arlington, Virginia |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 4644 |
| Class | B |
| Power |
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| HAAT | 184 meters (604 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 38°53′30.0″N 77°7′55.0″W |
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| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
Studios and offices are on North Lynn Street in Arlington. The transmitter is off 19th Road North, also in Arlington. WAVA-FM broadcasts in the HD Radio format. The HD2 and HD3 subchannels rebroadcast two co-owned AM stations, WAVA (780) and WWRC (570). WAVA (AM) also carries a Christian talk and teaching format, but with different shows. WWRC airs conservative talk.