KVDW

KVDW (branded as Vern 1530AM) is a radio station serving the Little Rock metropolitan area with southern gospel and talk programming.

KVDW

England, Arkansas
Broadcast area	Little Rock metropolitan area
Frequency	1530 kHz
Branding	Victory 100.9 FM 1530 am
Programming
Format	Southern Gospel/Talk
Ownership
Owner	Alvin Simmons (Habibi's Broadcasting, Inc.)
History
First air date	1976
Former call signs	KELC
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Class	D
Power	2,500 Watts (Daytime) 270 Watts (Critical hours)
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	KVDW Live Feed
Website	www.victoryfmradio.com/index.html

The station broadcasts on AM frequency 1530 kHz and is currently owned by Alvin Simmons, through licensee Habibi's Broadcasting, Inc.

Because it shares the same frequency as "clear channel" station WCKY-AM in Cincinnati, Ohio; KVDW operates only during daytime hours.

History

KVDW began its broadcasting activities on December 18, 2006, and has since then maintained its current format. It was formerly known as "Victory 1530."

FM Translator

In addition to the main station at 1530 kHz, KVDW is relayed by an FM translator in order to widen its broadcast area and provide 24 hours coverage.

Broadcast translators for KVDW

Call sign	Frequency	City of license	FID	ERP (W)	HAAT	Class	FCC info
K265EO	100.9 FM	England, Arkansas	150992	250	122.7 m (403 ft)	D	LMS
K237GW	95.3 FM	North Little Rock, Arkansas	201398	240	76.2 m (250 ft)	D	LMS

External links

• Vern 1530AM - Official Site
• Facility details for Facility ID 40745 (KVDW) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• KVDW in Nielsen Audio's AM station database