WNOU is a commercial radio station licensed to The Villages, Florida, broadcasting on the frequency of 93.9 MHz. It serves the Marion, Sumter, and Lake counties in Central Florida with an Adult Contemporary music format, often branded as "93.9 The Villages."
History
The station's origins trace back to 1999, when it first signed on as WXUS. Throughout its history, it has experienced various format and ownership changes. The WNOU call sign was adopted in 2021, signaling a shift to its current Soft Adult Contemporary format, designed to appeal to the demographic of The Villages retirement community and surrounding areas.
Programming
WNOU's programming primarily consists of a blend of adult contemporary music, ranging from current hits to popular songs from past decades, focusing on a softer, melodic sound. In addition to music, the station provides local news updates, community information, and features relevant to the Central Florida region it serves. It is owned and operated by JVC Broadcasting.
Technical Information
WNOU broadcasts with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 25,000 watts from a transmitter located near Lady Lake, Florida. This technical configuration allows its signal to provide widespread coverage across The Villages, as well as reaching into parts of Ocala, Leesburg, and other neighboring communities within its designated market area.