WAOS

Last updated
WAOS
WAOS LaMejorAtlanta logo.png
Broadcast area Atlanta metropolitan area
Frequency 1600 kHz (analog)
BrandingLa Mejor
Programming
Language(s) Spanish
Format Regional Mexican music
Ownership
OwnerLa Favorita, Inc.
WXEM, WLBA
History
First air date
April 16, 1968
Former call signs
WAOS (1968–1983)
WCKZ (1983–1986)
Technical information
Class D
Power 20,000 watts daytime
67 watts nighttime
Transmitter coordinates
33°48′35″N84°39′25″W / 33.809859°N 84.657002°W / 33.809859; -84.657002
Repeater(s) 1130 AM (WLBA Gainesville)
1460 AM (WXEM Buford)
Links
Website La Mejor Atlanta Website

WAOS (1600 kHz "La Mejor") is a Spanish language commercial, AM radio radio station licensed to Austell, Georgia, and serving the Atlanta radio market. The station airs a Regional Mexican radio format. Programming is also simulcast on 1130 AM WLBA in Gainesville and on 1460 AM WXEM in Buford. The stations are owned by La Favorita, Inc.

WAOS is considered a Class D AM station by the Federal Communications Commission. By day, it is powered at 20,000 watts. But to protect other stations on AM 1600, it greatly reduces power at night to 67 watts. It uses a non-directional antenna located on Westside Road in Austell, near C. H. James Parkway (U.S. Route 278). [1]

WLBA is also a Class D station, and is a daytimer. It uses a non-directional antenna powered at 10,000 watts by day, 1,000 watts during critical hours but must sign off the air at night to protect other stations on AM 1130, a clear channel frequency. WLBA's transmitter is off Gaines Mill Road in Gainesville. [2]

WAOS began broadcasting on April 16, 1968. [3] WLBA first signed on the air on January 26, 1957. [4]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KXEW</span> Spanish-language radio station in South Tucson, Arizona

KXEW is a commercial AM radio station licensed to South Tucson, Arizona, and broadcasting to the Tucson metropolitan area. KXEW airs a Tejano music format and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. Its studios are north of downtown Tucson along North Oracle Road. It is known as "Radio Tejano 1600."

KVOZ is a Spanish-language AM radio station licensed to Del Mar Hills, Texas, and serving Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, on the United States-Mexico border. It airs a Spanish-language Christian radio format, featuring Christian talk and teaching programs with Christian music. It is owned by Consolidated Radio, Inc.

WMOP is a commercial AM radio station in Ocala, Florida, broadcasting to the Gainesville-Ocala-Central Florida area. It simulcasts an urban contemporary format with WRBD in Gainesville. They are owned by the Urban One Broadcasting Network headed by radio personality William Johnson. WMOP has studios and offices on SW 6th Avenue in Ocala. The station is called "Power 92.1", in reference to the dial position for WRBD's FM translator.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WCSZ</span> Radio station in Sans Souci, South Carolina

WCSZ is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Sans Souci, South Carolina and serving the Greenville-Spartanburg media market in Upstate South Carolina. WCSZ is owned by Tama Broadcasting and airs a Spanish Top 40 radio format. The station is simulcast on FM translator W235BM at 94.9 MHz located on Paris Mountain in Travelers Rest and licensed to Mauldin, South Carolina. The station identifies itself as "La Jefa" which means "The Boss" in Spanish.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WLTA</span> Christian talk radio station in Alpharetta, Georgia

WLTA is a commercial Christian radio station licensed to Alpharetta, Georgia, and serving the Atlanta metropolitan area. It is owned by Salem Communications along with its sister station AM 970 WNIV in Atlanta. WLTA is a full-time simulcast of WNIV's Christian talk and teaching programming.

WOYK is a commercial radio station licensed to York, Pennsylvania, and also serving the Harrisburg, and Lancaster radio markets. The station is owned by the York Revolution. The Revolution is an Atlantic League of Professional Baseball team, whose games air on WOYK.

WHOL is a rhythmic contemporary radio station in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The station is owned by licensee Major Keystone LLC, and airs a rhythmic contemporary radio format. It is simulcast with co-owned AM 1400 WEST in Easton, Pennsylvania. The studios and transmitter are on Colorado Street in Allentown.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KATZ (AM)</span> Gospel music radio station in St. Louis

KATZ is an commercial AM radio station in St. Louis, Missouri. It airs an urban gospel radio format and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. The studios are on Foundry Way near Interstate 64 in St. Louis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WXEM</span> Radio station in Buford–Atlanta, Georgia

WXEM is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Buford, Georgia, and serving the Atlanta metropolitan area. The station is owned by La Favorita, Inc., and airs a Regional Mexican music format. It simulcasts with two other Atlanta-area stations owned by La Favorita, AM 1600 WAOS in Austell and AM 1130 WLBA in Gainesville.

WDCY is an AM Christian radio station broadcasting a Christian talk and teaching radio format. Licensed to Douglasville, Georgia, it serves the Atlanta metro area. The station is owned by Word Christian Broadcasting Inc. Much of the programming is simulcast with co-owned 1500 WDPC in Dallas, Georgia and 1300 WNEA in Newnan, Georgia.

WKZK is a commercial AM radio station licensed to North Augusta, South Carolina. It serves the Augusta metropolitan area and Central Savannah River Area. WKZK broadcasts an urban gospel radio format and is owned by Gosepl Radio, Inc. The studios are on Milledge Road in Augusta.

WLSS is a commercial radio station in Sarasota, Florida. It is owned by Salem Communications and airs a talk radio format. It is the oldest and most powerful AM station in the Sarasota-Bradenton radio market. The studios are on West Laurel Street in Sarasota.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WGAC (AM)</span> Radio station in Augusta, Georgia

WGAC is a commercial AM radio station in Augusta, Georgia. The station carries a talk radio format simulcast with co-owned 95.1 WGAC-FM Harlem, Georgia. The stations are owned by Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., through licensee Beasley Media Group Licenses, LLC. The radio studios and offices are on Jimmie Dyess Parkway in Augusta.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KSPD</span> Radio station in Boise, Idaho

KSPD is a commercial radio station broadcasting a Christian talk and teaching radio format in Boise, Idaho. The station is owned by Inspirational Family Radio. The studios are on South Weideman Avenue in Boise.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KDXU</span> Radio station in St. George, Utah

KDXU is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting a news/talk format. Licensed to St. George, Utah, the station is owned by Townsquare Media. The studios are on Ridgeview Drive in St. George.

WSBB is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting an adult standards format. Licensed to New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States, the station serves the Daytona Beach metropolitan area. The station is owned by Diegel Communications and its studios are located at 229 Canal Street, just a few blocks away from WSBB's historic studios on the west end of the causeway. The causeway location, off Indian River North, continues to serve as the main transmission site for WSBB.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WRZN</span> Radio station in Hernando–Gainesville, Florida

WRZN is an AM radio station broadcasting a Christian radio teaching format for the Gainesville-Ocala, Florida media market. Licensed to Hernando, Florida, USA, the station broadcasts from a three tower directional antenna array located off State Highway 200, just north of Hernando. It is owned by MARC Radio Gainesville, LLC. Its studios are in a single wide mobile home located next to the transmitter towers on North Roscoe Road. Programming is also simulcast on 1430 WTMN in Gainesville. The stations call themselves "The Shepherd".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WAUB</span> Radio station in Auburn, New York

WAUB is a commercial radio station licensed to Auburn, New York. The station is part of the Finger Lakes Radio Group, and is owned by Auburn Broadcasting, Inc. WAUB simulcasts a talk radio format with co-owned WGVA in Geneva.

KLOC is an AM radio station licensed to Turlock, California, and serving the Modesto metropolitan area. It airs a Spanish-language Catholic radio format and is owned by La Favorita Radio Network, Inc.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WCUB</span> Radio station in Two Rivers, Wisconsin

WCUB is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Two Rivers, Wisconsin. The station is owned by Mark Seehafer, through licensee Seehafer Broadcasting Corporation, with studios at Mangin Street in Manitowoc. It airs a classic country radio format.

References