WWPR (AM)
In the following article, we will explore the impact of WWPR (AM) on different aspects of society. WWPR (AM) has been a topic of interest and debate for a long time, and its influence extends to areas such as politics, culture, economics and everyday life. As we examine the role of WWPR (AM) in these areas, we will delve into the multiple dimensions that make up its importance and relevance today. Through detailed analysis, we hope to shed light on the effects WWPR (AM) has on our lives and how it has shaped the world we live in.
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| Broadcast area | North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota |
| Frequency | 1490 kHz |
| Branding | 1490 WWPR AM |
| Programming | |
| Languages | |
| Format | Talk/Brokered |
| Affiliations | |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Vidify Media, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | 1946[1] |
Former call signs |
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| Technical information[3] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 60587 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 800 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 27°28′37.1″N 82°32′8.3″W / 27.476972°N 82.535639°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | 1490wwpr |
WWPR (1490 kHz) is an American AM radio station licensed to serve the community of Bradenton, the county seat of Manatee County, Florida, United States. The station is currently owned and operated by Vidify Media, Inc.
Programming
On weekdays, WWPR broadcasts a talk radio format to Manatee County, as well as parts of Sarasota, Pinellas, and Hillsborough counties.[4] On weekday mornings and mid-days these are local political talk programs. Weekday programs also include brokered talk shows on health, boating, and sports. Weekends include religious and Spanish-language programs.[5]
History
The station, founded in 1946 as WDHL, was assigned the call sign WWPR by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on January 3, 1995.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b "Directory of Broadcasting Stations of the United States". 1947 Broadcasting-Telecasting Yearbook. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1947. p. 94.
- ^ a b "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WWPR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
- ^ "Program Schedule". 1490 WWPR. October 9, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
External links
- WWPR official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 60587 (WWPR) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WWPR in Nielsen Audio's AM station database