WAVV

WAVV
City of license Naples Park, Florida
Broadcast area Fort Myers, Florida
Branding WAVV 101.1
Slogan Modern Easy Listening
Frequency 101.1 MHz
First air date May 1987
Format Easy Listening
ERP 100,000 watts
HAAT 298.9 meters
Class C1
Facility ID 1154
Callsign meaning WAVe V
Owner Alpine Broadcasting
Website wavv101.com

WAVV is a commercial radio station located in Naples, Florida, broadcasting to the southwestern Florida area on 101.1 FM. WAVV airs an easy listening music format.

WAVV 101.1 FM is Southwest Florida's most listened to radio station. Located in Naples, and put on the air by Naples resident Norm Alpert, in 1987, WAVV continues to hold its market share at number one for nearly 14 consecutive years. With 100,000 watts effective radiated power, the station's coverage spans from Sarasota to Ft. Lauderdale. WAVV is also the last independent radio station in Southwest Florida. The station is still owned and operated by the Alpert family. Effective 3/2/2009 WAVV ceased streaming live on the internet. However, streaming returned in June, 2011. WAVV began broadcasting using HD radio technology in May 2008. Effective August 15, 2013 WAVV again ceased streaming.

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Coordinates: 26°10′59″N 81°34′30″W / 26.183°N 81.575°W / 26.183; -81.575

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