WBKV is noted for being included in a grandfather clause allowing the station to transmit from the tower at 110,000 watts, more than double the otherwise allowable power for a station in the northeastern United States, which allows the signal to also serve the Greater Toronto Area to the north across Lake Ontario.
WBKV is notable for being part of a special exemption that allows it to transmit at a higher power level than typical stations in the northeastern United States, which also enables its signal to cover areas north of Lake Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area.