WZZU

WZZU (97.9 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Lynchburg, Virginia. It broadcasts an active rock format and is owned and operated by Mel Wheeler, Inc. The studios and offices are on Electric Road SW in Roanoke, Virginia.

WZZU
Broadcast areaLynchburg metropolitan area
Frequency97.9 MHz
Branding97.3 & 97.9 The Rock Channel
Programming
FormatActive rock
Ownership
OwnerMel Wheeler, Inc.
WFIR, WPLI, WPLY, WSLC-FM, WSLQ, WVBB, WVBE-FM, WXLK
History
First air date
September 1, 1970 (1970-09-01)
Former call signs
  • WLLL-FM (1970-1973)
  • WGOL (1973-1997)
  • WRVX (1997-2000)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID17407
ClassC3
ERP570 watts
HAAT587 meters (1,926 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
37°33′46.0″N 79°11′38.0″W
Repeater(s)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitetherockchannelradio.com

WZZU has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 570 watts. The transmitter is on Mistover Drive in Monroe, Virginia. Programming is also heard in the Roanoke metropolitan area on FM translator W247AD at 97.3 MHz.

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