The 1970's
October 1, 1970
October 1 – WVXU (Voice of Xavier University) is on the air and officially licensed by the FCC.
1974
FCC grants WVXU permission to broadcast at 65 watts, allowing a greater reach into the Cincinnati community.
November 18, 1976
WVXU’s rebuilt transmitter begins broadcasting with 6,390 watts of power, further expanding the station’s geographical reach.
1977
Stereo and 24-hour-a-day broadcasting begins. Programming includes jazz, big band, progressive rock music, old-time radio shows, and public affairs programming.
1978
Year-round broadcasting begins. WVXU provided around-the-clock coverage of the Blizzard of 1978, which shut down much of the city.