The station signed on the air in 1946; 78 years ago (1946).[6] Its original call sign was WROV, standing for Roanoke, Virginia. The station was a network affiliate of the Mutual Broadcasting System.[7] It was originally powered at 250 watts and had its studios in the Mount Trust Bank Building.
For most of the 1960s and 70s, it broadcast a Top 40 format. In 1989, WROV began a Golden Oldies format, playing the hits of the 1950s, 60s and early 70s. In 1998, it became an ESPN Radio affiliate, changing its call sign to WGMN. The call letters represented the "Game Network", for its sports radio format.
On June 17, 2024, Three Daughters sold WGMN and its translator to Stu-Comm, Inc., the owners of non-profit adult album alternative station WNRN-FM in Charlottesville as well as a network of relays across Virginia, for $425,000. WNRN programming began on July 1.[9]
Translator
In addition to the main station, WGMN is relayed by an additional translator to widen its broadcast area.