wrva is well known for its 24-hour broadcasts on the clear channel frequency at 1140 khz, with a 50,000 watt non-directional signal, intended to reach rural areas. its daytime signal provides at least secondary coverage to most of the eastern portion of virginia, from hampton roads to fredericksburg. at night (when the am signals travel farther), wrva covers almost all of the eastern half of north america, including most of the eastern and central united states and three-fourths of canada.