WPRA

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WPRA
Broadcast area Puerto Rico
Frequency 990 kHz
BrandingWPRA 990 AM
Programming
Format Spanish Variety
Ownership
Owner
  • Empresas Bechara
  • (WPRA, Inc.)
WKJB
History
First air date
July 13, 1937
Former frequencies
1370 kHz (1937-1940)
780 kHz (1940-1942)
Call sign meaning
Puerto
Rico
Advertising
Company
Technical information
Facility ID 1889
Class B
Power 910 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
18°10′8″N67°9′3″W / 18.16889°N 67.15083°W / 18.16889; -67.15083 Coordinates: 18°10′8″N67°9′3″W / 18.16889°N 67.15083°W / 18.16889; -67.15083
Links
Website wpra990.com

WPRA (990 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish Variety format. Licensed to Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, it serves the Puerto Rico area. The station is currently owned by Empresas Bechara through its licensee, WPRA, Inc.

During 1958, 15 year old actor Adrian Garcia made his acting debut at this radio station, beginning what would be a prolific acting career in radio, film, television and theater. [1]

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References

  1. "Adrián García".