WAMA (AM)

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WAMA
WAMA LaLey107.7-1550 logo.jpg
Broadcast area Tampa Bay
Frequency 1550 kHz
BrandingLa Ley 107.7FM Y 1550AM
Programming
Format Regional Mexican
Ownership
Owner
  • George and Esperanza Arroyo
  • (Q Broadcasting Corporation)
WTIS
History
First air date
1961
Former call signs
WYOU (1961–1986)
Call sign meaning
AMA = "Love" in Spanish
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 19055
Class D
Power 10,000 watts day
133 watts night
Translator(s) 107.7 W299CI (Tampa)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website laleytampa.com

WAMA (1550 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Regional Mexican format. Licensed to Tampa, Florida, United States, it serves the Tampa Bay area. The station is currently owned by George and Esperanza Arroyo, through licensee Q Broadcasting Corporation.

Contents

The station broadcasts 24 hours a day with an non-directional antenna, but at a lower power at night.

Programming

Until April 2013, most programming on WAMA was provided by ESPN Deportes Radio. The station does air one local program, Momento Deportivo ESPN 1550, hosted by Victor Rodriguez.

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27°55′05″N82°23′41″W / 27.91806°N 82.39472°W / 27.91806; -82.39472


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

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