WVNO-FM

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WVNO-FM
Broadcast area
Mid-Ohio
Frequency106.1 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingMix 106
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
Subchannels
Affiliations
Ownership
OwnerJohnny Appleseed Broadcasting Company
History
First air date
August 11, 1962 (1962-08-11)[1]
Call sign meaning
Voice of Northern Ohio
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
31855
ClassB
ERP40,000 watts
HAAT166 meters (545 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°45′50.00″N 82°37′4.00″W / 40.7638889°N 82.6177778°W / 40.7638889; -82.6177778
Translators
  • HD2: 97.3 W247BL (Mansfield)
  • HD3: 99.3 W257CV (Butler)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewvno.com

WVNO-FM (106.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary format. Licensed to Mansfield, Ohio, United States, the station serves the Mid-Ohio area. The station is currently owned by Johnny Appleseed Broadcasting Company and features extensive local programming. WVNO-FM is locally owned, operated, and programmed locally.[3][4]

HD/LPFM

On August 20, 2018, WVNO launched a country music format on its HD2 subchannel, branded as "97.3 The Spur" (simulcast on translator W247BL 97.3 FM Mansfield).[5]

Sometime later, WNVO launched a Christian contemporary station on their HD3 subchannel branded as "99.3 The Light" (simulcast on translator W257CV 99.3 FM licensed to Butler).

References

  1. Besch, Bob (August 12, 1962). "A New Sound". Mansfield News-Journal. Mansfield, Ohio. p. Weekend 8, 9. Retrieved December 20, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Facility Technical Data for WVNO-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. "WVNO-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. "WVNO-FM Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  5. 97.3 The Spur Debuts as ESPN Moves in Mansfield OH Radioinsight - August 20, 2018