WABA (AM)

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WABA
Frequency 850 kHz
Programming
Format Spanish News/Talk
Affiliations Radio Isla
Ownership
OwnerAguadilla Radio & TV Corp., Inc.
History
First air date
November 15, 1951;73 years ago (1951-11-15)
Former frequencies
1240 kHz (1951–1955)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 648
Class B
Power 5,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
18°24′52.00″N67°59′27.00″W / 18.4144444°N 67.9908333°W / 18.4144444; -67.9908333
Links
Public license information
Website waba850am.com

WABA (850 AM) is a radio station in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, that broadcasts on 850 kHz. The station has been on the air since 1951. WABA is the radio home to the Aguadilla Divas from the Female Superior Volleyball League, The Santeros de Aguada of the Superior Basketball League & the Aguadilla Sharks of the Superior Baseball League. The station covers the 75% of the entire western area. WABA is currently owned by Aguadilla Radio & TV Corporation, a local organization based in the western region and airs Spanish News/Talk linked to the Radio Isla Network.


  1. "Facility Technical Data for WABA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.

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