WLAR

Last updated
WLAR
Frequency 1450 kHz
BrandingAthens Greatest Hits; WLAR
Programming
Format Classic hits
Affiliations ABC News Radio, Motor Racing Network
Ownership
OwnerRandall W. Sliger
History
First air date
1946
Technical information
Facility ID 29953
Class C
Power 1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
35°26′44.00″N84°36′43.00″W / 35.4455556°N 84.6119444°W / 35.4455556; -84.6119444
Translator(s) 95.1 W236DC (Athens)
106.9 W295DF (Madisonville)

WLAR (1450 AM, "Athens Greatest Hits") is a radio station broadcasting the Classic Hits format from Westwood One. [1] Licensed to Athens, Tennessee, United States, the station is owned by Randall W. Sliger, and features programming from ABC News and Motor Racing Network. Beginning February 2012, WLAR began simulcasting on FM translator W235AZ 94.9 MHz, also licensed to Athens, Tennessee, through an agreement with owner The Lynn Family Trust (now W236DC). WLAR first began broadcasting in 1946. [2]

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References

  1. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Winter 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
  2. "WLAR Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2010-03-24.