ABOUT
ABOUT WAVS 1170 AM RADIO
Welcome to the first and original 24 hour Caribbean-programmed radio station in the United States. Since 1987, the Heartbeat of the Caribbean-American community in the United States has been SFL’s very own WAVS 1170 AM.
WAVS 1170 AM radio is the first 100% Caribbean-owned radio station with Caribbean programming on the dial. Now simulcasting on 107.9 FM from Miami to Miramar. The Alliance Broadcasting Network has added this Caribbean gem to their growing stable of radio stations led by their vision to become the first Caribbean-American conglomerate to own and operate radio stations for and by the Caribbean-American people here in the United States.
The Alliance Broadcasting Network wishes you a pleasant listening experience whether broadcasting on the airwaves or streaming on the internet. Please kick back and listen to the great Caribbean sounds of music and talk of the Caribbean-American community as you enjoy WAVS 1170 AM. The Alliance Broadcasting Network thanks you for enjoying the best Caribbean talk and entertainment on the dial and the internet.
HISTORY
The history of WAVS 1170 AM is as glorious as its future. A group of visionaries lead by radio pioneer Ramon “Ray” Hooper came together in January 1987 to broadcast the first 24 hours of Caribbean programming for South Florida to enjoy. However, instead of just South Florida, the world took notice and WAVS 1170 AM has never looked back. WAVS 1170 AM continues to ride the wave of growing popularity shared by Reggae music, Soca music and overall Caribbean culture. In 1987, WAVS 1170 AM adopted a Caribbean format directed to the large West Indian population of South Florida, which up to that time, did not have a major media serving the Caribbean-American community.
WAVS 1170 radio is a 24 hour terrestrial radio station which broadcasts at 5,000 watts non-directional. Now simulcasting on 107.9 FM from Miami to Miramar. WAVS 1170 AM is licensed to Davie, Florida and serves the South Florida area including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and the Bahamas.
HOSTS
SHOW & HOSTS
Name
WINSOME CHARLTON
Company
DR. AUDLEY WISDOM
Join Dr. Dawn Marie and her husband Dr. Wiz as they bring their unique shows to WAVS listeners. Tune in Mondays 6:00pm-7:00pm, Tuesdays 1:00pm-3:00pm, “Thursdays best” from 6:00pm-7:00pm & Friday Morning 6:00 am to 7:00am for “Gospel Praise.”
Name
WINSTON BARNES
Company
HI-CLASS PROMOTIONS / WAVS
Winston Barnes is the News Director for WAVS. Listen in every weekday morning at 7:27am,, 8:27am, 10:27am,12:57pm and 4:57. Winston also hosts “Taking Care of Business (TCB)” most weekdays 10am–Noon with a variety of guests and information. Don’t forget “Open Line w/ Winston Barnes” –a listener favorite–every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from Noon-1pm for the longest running talk show on WAVS!
HIGHLIGHTS
WAVS VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
Playlist
3 Videos
