WVCB 1410 Shallotte, NC back on the air

[Greg Goodfellow]

We just returned from a Holden Beach vacation. While driving through Shallotte three years ago during our first visit, I saw the town had a very small AM religious station, discovering it operated at 1410 AM at 500 watts. It was on three years ago, but later on went dark. I was glad to see it's back on. I know there's somewhat of a history with it, explaining why it did go down for a qhile. I admit that I'm a sucker for very small AM stations. Looking at Shallotte, one would think it could support an FM, whether a translator or full power. It reminds me of cities near where I live that happen to have three FM's, including a translator. There seems to be a lot of businesses near Holden Beach/Shallotte that don't get promoted on air. Anyway, kudos to WVCB.

 

[CarolinaFM]

while I also love small market radio, Shallotte receives signals from both the Wilmington and Myrtle Beach markets. For businesses to support a small signal like 1410, there has to be a responsive audience. Could it happen? It's possible. Will it happen? I can't see them lasting, but I wish them well.

 

[charlestondxman]

They've been back on the air for a few months. They have a decent signal; I heard them on Folly Beach with my Sangean radio daytime.

 

[mcy919]

while I also love small market radio, Shallotte receives signals from both the Wilmington and Myrtle Beach markets.

Yeah, try listening to 94.5 in Shallotte. It's a mess!