WVIS
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WVIS is a radio station
Radio station
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 licensed to serve Vieques, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
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. The station is owned by V.I. Stereo Communications Corporation (P.R.). ref> http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?list=0&facid=69631

The station has been assigned these call letters by the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
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 since was initially licensed.

Construction permit

WVIS operated for many years from the island of St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands.

On April 24, 2007, WVIS was granted a construction permit to relocate to Vieques
Vieques, Puerto Rico
Vieques , in full Isla de Vieques, is an island–municipality of Puerto Rico in the northeastern Caribbean, part of an island grouping sometimes known as the Spanish Virgin Islands...

, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
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, and upgrade its effective radiated power
Effective radiated power
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 to 32,000 Watt
Watt
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s. The new tower location would be 18°19'19"N, 65°17'59"W. This permit expires on April 24, 2010.

WVIS-FM is licensed to operate and serve the community on the
east, northeast and southeast of Puerto Rico. Coverage: – A third of Puerto Rico, with 50,000 watts of power,serving Fajardo, Humacao, Vieques, Culebra, Luquillo, Ceiba,Naguabo, Las Piedras, Yabucoa, Patillas, San Lorenzo, Loiza,Río Grande, Canóvanas, Carolina, San Juan & US Virgin Islands.

Target – Adult population 18-40 years of age.

Format – Contemporary Hit Radio “CHR” playing Spanish and
English hits from the 80’s until today.

Programs

“Good Morning Joe”
Monday – Friday 6am - 9am hosted by Capt. Joe Blaster,
It’s a refreshing and entertaining program with the best music,
Guest personalities from the private community or public agencies.
Summary of the News, with traffic report and weather
Freaky News, the craziest news around the world...


“Roots, Rock & Reggae”,
Every Sunday 12 – 2pm with Capt.Joe Blaster – Presents short reviews on what’s
happening in the Reggae music atmosphere. “The best of the World Reggae” local and
International bands.

“Putumayo World Music Hour”
Sundays 5 – 6pm. It’s an exclusive syndicated program hosted by Dan Storper and Rosalie
Howarth. With this program they introduce people to the music of the world’s cultures.
Putumayo is considered a pioneer and leader in developing the non-traditional market,
Putumayo is now heard internationally on over 130 commercial and non-commercial stations.

“Radio Joe Fitness Minute”
A sixty second vignette produced by Pat Anderson. Another syndicated program
that gives one minute tips on health, fitness and nutrition.

“BMP Radio Show”
Saturdays 6:00 – 8:00pm. It’s the BPM Radio Show with lounge/electronic music.
The first hour features resident DJ’s mixing cool tunes like the Lolo Brothers,
Víctor Santini (aka Nolo) and Yoel Torres (aka Yolo). 2nd Hour interviews with international DJ’s about the latest party events.
Hosted By: Capt Joe Blaster & Big K !!!

WVIS-FM 106.1 “Radio Joe”

‘THE BEST MUSIC ON RADIO’
www.radiojoe106.com

Search Parameters Facility ID No.: 69631
Lower Channel 200
Upper Channel 300
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WVIS PR VIEQUES USA

Licensee: V.I. STEREO COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION (PR)
Service Designation: FM 'Full Service' FM station or application

Channel/Class: 291B Frequency: 106.1 MHz Licensed
File No.: BLH-20080611AAE Facility ID number: 69631
CDBS Application ID No.: 1246101

18° 19' 19.00" N Latitude 65° 17' 59.00" W Longitude (NAD 27)

Polarization: Horizontal Vertical Effective Radiated Power (ERP): 50. 50. kW ERP Antenna Height Above Average Terrain: 148. 148. meters HAAT -- Calculate HAAT Antenna Height Above Mean Sea Level: 148. 148. meters AMSL Antenna Height Above Ground Level: 31. 31. meters AGL

Non-Directional Antenna ID No.: - Pattern Rotation: 0.00
Antenna Make: RFA Antenna Model: BRC-CP.
No. of antenna sections: 8

Additional Individual Tower Information from the Antenna Structure Registration database.
(Use the Registration Number link for detailed information.)

ASRN Site Elevation (meters) Overall HeightAbove Ground(meters) Overall HeightAbove Mean SeaLevel (meters) NAD 83 Tower Coordinates----------------------------------------------- Convert toNAD 27 Latitude Longitude 1223162 117.0 65.5 182.5 N 18° 19' 11.4" W 65° 17' 58.0" To NAD27
FAA: FAA Study No. 2007-ASO-4765-OE Obstruction / Airport Airspace searches
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