WADS

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WADS
Currently silent
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Broadcast area Bridgeport, Connecticut
Frequency 690 kHz
BrandingRadio Amor
Programming
Language(s) Spanish
Format Christian radio
Ownership
OwnerRadio Amor, Inc.
History
First air date
1956;68 years ago (1956)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 54481
Class D
Power 3,200 watts (daytime only)
Transmitter coordinates
41°20′46″N73°06′51″W / 41.34611°N 73.11417°W / 41.34611; -73.11417
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Public license information

WADS (690 AM; "Radio Amor") is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish language Christian radio format, licensed to Ansonia, Connecticut, it serves the Bridgeport area. The station is currently owned by Radio Amor, Inc.

WADS has been silent since August 12, 2022, due to losing its transmission site. [2]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WADS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. Dejesus, Richard (September 29, 2022). "Request for Silent Authority of an AM Station Application". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission . Retrieved November 5, 2022.