WGAP (1400 AM, "Fun 105.9") is a

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licensed to

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, and serving the

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. It broadcasts a classic hits format, switching to

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for much of November and December. WGAP is owned by Loud Media LLC, with studios in the

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tower on Clinch Avenue in Knoxville. WGAP is powered at 1,000

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s, using a

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. Programming is also heard on

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W290DJ at 105.9

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in Maryville.

History

The station

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the air on .''Broadcasting Yearbook 1950'' page 278. Retrieved Dec. 3, 2024.
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WGAP. It was owned by Blount Broadcasting with studios and offices in the Gateway National Bank. The power was only 250 watts. On April 15, 2022, the Blount Broadcasting Corporation announced that it had come to an agreement to sell WGAP, its

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WKVL (850 AM), and two translators to Loud Media. The sale was consummated on August 17, 2022. On August 22, 2022, WGAP changed its format from classic country to variety hits, branded as "Random Music Radio", simulcasting WKVL. On September 20, 2023, WGAP switched from variety hits to classic hits. It uses the dial position of its FM translator, calling itself "Fun 105.9".Loud Media Begins Knoxville Revamp With Fun 105.9 Launch
Radioinsight - August 22, 2022

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