WPZZ

WPZZ
Broadcast area
Frequency104.7 MHz
BrandingPraise 104.7
Programming
FormatUrban gospel
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1949 (1949)
Former call signs
  • WSVS-FM (1949–1991)
  • WKIK (1991–1995)
  • WBZU (1995–1996)
  • WVGO (1996–1998)
  • WKJS (1998–2004)
Call sign meaning
"Praise"
Technical information
Facility ID321
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT299 meters (981 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
37°10′15.5″N 77°57′15″W / 37.170972°N 77.95417°W / 37.170972; -77.95417
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.praiserichmond.com

WPZZ (104.7 FM) is an urban gospel-formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Crewe, Virginia, serving the Southside and the Richmond/Petersburg metro area. WPZZ is owned and operated by Radio One. The station's studios and offices are located just north of Richmond proper on Emerywood Parkway in unincorporated Henrico County, and its transmitter is located near Blackstone, Virginia.