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"WAPE" redirects here. For other uses, see WAPE (disambiguation).

WAPE- 95.1 "The Big Ape" FM

Broadcast area	Jacksonville, FL
Frequency	95.1 MHz
Programming
Format	CHR/Pop
Ownership
Owner	Cox Radio
History
First air date	1986

WAPE 95.1 ("The Big Ape") is a Top 40 Mainstream radio station based in Jacksonville, Florida, USA that plays the hit songs of the moment. The Cox Radio outlet broadcasts at 95.1 MHz with an effective radiated power of 100 kW. Its transmitter is located in Jacksonville.

History

The station was very successful as a Urban Contemporary and Rhythmic Top 40 in 1980s as WJAX before it flipped to its current format in 1986. WAPE is the second outlet in Jacksonville to use these calls and format, which was originally on the AM band at 690 kHz. More information about WAPE-AM can be read in an ebook, "Puttin' On The Hits" by former WAPE program director, John Long, at www.oidar.com. WAPE in the past has celebrated anniversary milestones dating back to the sign-on of the original WAPE-AM in 1958. Some of its alumni include The Greaseman, Cleveland Wheeler, actor Jay Thomas, and local legends Hoyle Dempsey, Tom Murphy, and Chris Trane.

Weekday DJs

5:30AM to 10AM - The Morning Mess with Mark & Kris
10AM to 2PM - Jay Styles
2PM to 7PM - The Chase Daniels Show
7PM to 12AM - Dave-O
12AM to 5:30AM - Chris Knight

External links

• Official website
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• PUTTIN' ON THE HITS