WWPR (AM)

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WWPR
WWPR talk Radio logo.jpg
Broadcast area North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota
Frequency 1490 kHz
Branding1490 WWPR AM
Programming
Language(s)
Format Talk
Affiliations Genesis Communications Network
USA Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerVidify Media, Inc.
History
First air date
 1946 [1]
Former call signs
  • WDHL (1946-1952)
  • WTRL (1952-1988)
  • WKLV (1988-1992)
  • WJRB (1992-1994)
  • WYMZ (1994-1995) [2]
Technical information
Facility ID 60587
Class C
Power 800 watts
Transmitter coordinates
 27°28′36″N82°32′9″W / 27.47667°N 82.53583°W / 27.47667; -82.53583
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website 1490wwpr.com

WWPR (1490 kHz) is an American AM radio station licensed to serve the community of Bradenton, the county seat of Manatee County, Florida, United States. The station is currently owned and operated by Vidify Media, Inc.

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Programming

On weekdays, WWPR broadcasts a talk radio format to Manatee County, as well as parts of Sarasota, Pinellas, and Hillsborough counties. [3] On weekday mornings and mid-days these are local political talk programs. Weekday programs also include talk shows on health, boating, and sports. Weekends include religious and Spanish-language programs. [4]

History

The station, founded in 1946 as WDHL, was assigned the call sign WWPR by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on January 3, 1995. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Directory of Broadcasting Stations of the United States". 1947 Broadcasting-Telecasting Yearbook. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1947. p. 94.
  2. 1 2 "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Program Schedule". 1490 WWPR. October 9, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
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