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    JVC Broadcasting (also known as JVC Media) is a privately owned company headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York that owns five radio stations on Long Island, New York, and 12 FM stations in Florida.

    The company founded in 2008 derives its initials from its founder John Caracciolo. It is not related to the JVC (Japan Victor Company), the Japanese electronics giant with which it shares its initials.[1]

    History

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    The company has its roots with Caracciolo who has been with the frequency's for years and was the driving force behind classic alternative rock station WLIR 92.7 and has worked with many FM outlets on Long Island. John Caracciolo was associated with the company for 20 years most of the time as president.[1][2]

    In 2006, the owner of the company that Caracciolo worked for entered into an agreement with Business Talk Radio to sell the remaining station Long Island stations. When the deal fell through in 2007 Caracciolo brought in a staff of radio pros to reinvigorate the brand and start a Spanish station on the frequency of WBON.[2]

    In late 2008, Caracciolo offered to buy the stations from the previous owner who at the time wanted to exit the business. The purchase closed in October 2009. He changed WDRE to the WPTY ("party") designation.[2]

    In March 2012, the Brookhaven Town Board approved a five-year agreement with Long Island Events, the event division of JVC Broadcasting, to produce, manage and operate the Brookhaven Amphitheater, and it was subsequently announced that an agreement has been reached with All Island Media to rename the venue the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill.[3]

    Radio stations

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    Current

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    BrandingCallsignFrequency (MHz)Power (W)LocationOwned sinceFormat
    LI News RadioWRCN-FM103.91,400 wattsRiverhead, New York2009News/talk, New York Jets
    My Country 96.1WJVC96.12,650 wattsCenter Moriches, New York2011Country music
    Party 105.3WPTY105.3660 wattsCalverton, New York2009Rhythmic–dance hits
    Big 98.1W251BY98.1250 wattsPatchogue, New York2016Oldies
    La Nueva FiestaWBZO98.5950 wattsWesthampton, New York2009Spanish tropical
    Q92.9WMFQ192.950,000 wattsOcala, Florida2013Contemporary hit radio
    U.S. 102.3WXUS1102.350,000 wattsDunnellon, Florida2013Country & Southern rock
    U.S. 102.3WYGC1104.93,200 wattsHigh Springs, Florida2013Country & Southern rock, WYGC simulcast.
    Florida Man RadioWZLB103.150,000 wattsValparaiso, Florida2021Hot talk.
    92.1 The BoneWBON92.119,000 wattsDestin, Florida2021Active rock
    Highway 98WHWY98.1100,000 wattsHolt, Florida2021Country
    102.1 The WaveWWAV102.150,000 wattsSanta Rosa Beach, Florida2021Adult hits
    La Fiesta 106.9WFWO106.92,850 watts[4]Fort Walton Beach, Florida2025[5]Spanish tropical
    AM Frequency (kHz)
    En Vivo 93.3WLIM1440
    • 1,000 watts (day)
    • 196 watts (night)
    		Medford, New York2023Spanish news/talk
    WDRE1570
    • 1,000 watts (day)
    • 500 watts (night)
    		Riverhead, New York2024

    Former

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    CallsignFrequency (MHz)Power (kW)LocationOwned fromNotes
    WGMW199.5 MHz2.2LaCrosse, Florida2013-2014Sold to RDA Broadcast Holdings, LLC on June 3, 2014 for $3.5 million.
    WBGF93.5 MHz1.4West Palm Beach, Florida2014-2017Sold to ANCO Media Group.
    WSWN900 kHz1 kW (day)
    22 watts (night)    		West Palm Beach, Florida2014-2018Sold to Sugar Broadcasting, Inc. on August 10, 2018 for $125,000.
    WXJZ100.9 MHz6Gainesville, Florida2013-2017Sold to MARC Radio Group
    WSVU960 kHz2.4 kW (day)
    1.4 kW (night)    		North Palm Beach, Florida2014-2017Sold to Vic Canales Media Group, LLC

    References

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    1. ^ a b "John Caracciolo". LinkedIn. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
    2. ^ a b c "Jvcbroadcasting.Com". Jvcbroadcasting.Com. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
    3. ^ (27 June 2012). New name for Brookhaven Town amphitheater, The Times Beacon Record
    4. ^ "WFWO-FM 106.9 MHz". radio-locator. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
    5. ^ Venta, Lance. "La Fiesta Arrives In Fort Walton Beach". Radio Insight. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
    [edit]
    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=JVC_Broadcasting&oldid=1330173366"

      JVC Broadcasting (also known as JVC Media) is a privately owned company headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York that owns five radio stations on Long Island, New York, and 12 FM stations in Florida.

      The company founded in 2008 derives its initials from its founder John Caracciolo. It is not related to the JVC (Japan Victor Company), the Japanese electronics giant with which it shares its initials.[1]

      History

      The company has its roots with Caracciolo who has been with the frequency's for years and was the driving force behind classic alternative rock station WLIR 92.7 and has worked with many FM outlets on Long Island. John Caracciolo was associated with the company for 20 years most of the time as president.[1][2]

      In 2006, the owner of the company that Caracciolo worked for entered into an agreement with Business Talk Radio to sell the remaining station Long Island stations. When the deal fell through in 2007 Caracciolo brought in a staff of radio pros to reinvigorate the brand and start a Spanish station on the frequency of WBON.[2]

      In late 2008, Caracciolo offered to buy the stations from the previous owner who at the time wanted to exit the business. The purchase closed in October 2009. He changed WDRE to the WPTY ("party") designation.[2]

      In March 2012, the Brookhaven Town Board approved a five-year agreement with Long Island Events, the event division of JVC Broadcasting, to produce, manage and operate the Brookhaven Amphitheater, and it was subsequently announced that an agreement has been reached with All Island Media to rename the venue the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill.[3]

      Radio stations

      Current

      BrandingCallsignFrequency (MHz)Power (W)LocationOwned sinceFormat
      LI News RadioWRCN-FM103.91,400 wattsRiverhead, New York2009News/talk, New York Jets
      My Country 96.1WJVC96.12,650 wattsCenter Moriches, New York2011Country music
      Party 105.3WPTY105.3660 wattsCalverton, New York2009Rhythmic–dance hits
      Big 98.1W251BY98.1250 wattsPatchogue, New York2016Oldies
      La Nueva FiestaWBZO98.5950 wattsWesthampton, New York2009Spanish tropical
      Q92.9WMFQ192.950,000 wattsOcala, Florida2013Contemporary hit radio
      U.S. 102.3WXUS1102.350,000 wattsDunnellon, Florida2013Country & Southern rock
      U.S. 102.3WYGC1104.93,200 wattsHigh Springs, Florida2013Country & Southern rock, WYGC simulcast.
      Florida Man RadioWZLB103.150,000 wattsValparaiso, Florida2021Hot talk.
      92.1 The BoneWBON92.119,000 wattsDestin, Florida2021Active rock
      Highway 98WHWY98.1100,000 wattsHolt, Florida2021Country
      102.1 The WaveWWAV102.150,000 wattsSanta Rosa Beach, Florida2021Adult hits
      La Fiesta 106.9WFWO106.92,850 watts[4]Fort Walton Beach, Florida2025[5]Spanish tropical
      AM Frequency (kHz)
      En Vivo 93.3WLIM1440
      • 1,000 watts (day)
      • 196 watts (night)
      		Medford, New York2023Spanish news/talk
      WDRE1570
      • 1,000 watts (day)
      • 500 watts (night)
      		Riverhead, New York2024

      Former

      CallsignFrequency (MHz)Power (kW)LocationOwned fromNotes
      WGMW199.5 MHz2.2LaCrosse, Florida2013-2014Sold to RDA Broadcast Holdings, LLC on June 3, 2014 for $3.5 million.
      WBGF93.5 MHz1.4West Palm Beach, Florida2014-2017Sold to ANCO Media Group.
      WSWN900 kHz1 kW (day)
      22 watts (night)      		West Palm Beach, Florida2014-2018Sold to Sugar Broadcasting, Inc. on August 10, 2018 for $125,000.
      WXJZ100.9 MHz6Gainesville, Florida2013-2017Sold to MARC Radio Group
      WSVU960 kHz2.4 kW (day)
      1.4 kW (night)      		North Palm Beach, Florida2014-2017Sold to Vic Canales Media Group, LLC

      References

      1. ^ a b "John Caracciolo". LinkedIn. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
      2. ^ a b c "Jvcbroadcasting.Com". Jvcbroadcasting.Com. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
      3. ^ (27 June 2012). New name for Brookhaven Town amphitheater, The Times Beacon Record
      4. ^ "WFWO-FM 106.9 MHz". radio-locator. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
      5. ^ Venta, Lance. "La Fiesta Arrives In Fort Walton Beach". Radio Insight. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
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