What does the call sign WGH stand for?
WGH stands for World's Greatest Harbor, a slogan reflecting the heavy shipbuilding industry in Hampton Roads. This name highlights both commercial and military ports that define this Tidewater area of Virginia.
Questions about WGH (AM)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did WGH receive its initial license to operate on 940 kHz?
On the 6th of December 1926, a new radio station named WPAB received its license to operate on 940 kHz. The Federal Radio Commission assigned it the call letters WGH shortly after its launch in 1928.
How many times has WGH changed its frequency since launching?
The station began life at 940 kHz before shifting to 1310 kHz in 1928. International treaties later forced another move when NARBA took effect in 1941, pushing WGH up to 1340 kHz, followed by a return to 1310 kHz just seven years later in 1948.
Where is the transmitter for WGH located today?
The transmitter sits off Mary Ann Drive in Hampton near the border with Newport News. A directional antenna system protects other stations sharing the 1310 AM band while sending most of the signal eastward toward Hampton Roads.
What format does WGH play as of January 2023?
Sports programming took over on the 6th of January 2023 under the name Fox Sports 1310 and 100.9. Fox Sports Radio provides most of the current programming lineup for this sports format.