WBPZ
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| Frequency | 1230 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | WBPZ FM 96.9 AM 1230 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Schlesinger Communications Inc |
| WSQV | |
| History | |
First air date | 1947 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 37740 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts unlimited |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°8′3.00″N 77°28′9.00″W / 41.1341667°N 77.4691667°W |
| Translator(s) | 96.9 W245DB (Lock Haven) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | wbpzradio.com |
WBPZ (1230 AM) is a radio station licensed to Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, United States. The station is owned by Schlesinger Communications LLC and was purchased in October 2010.[2][3] It was also the oldest and westernmost radio affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies until 2008. In late 2019, AM 1230 WBPZ began broadcasting on 96.9 FM as well as AM 1230.
History
WBPZ began broadcasting as a Mutual affiliate with 250 watts of power in February 1947.[4]
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBPZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "WBPZ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "WBPZ Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- ^ "WBPZ Lock Haven, Pa. Staff Now Complete" (PDF). Broadcasting. June 21, 1947. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 37740 (WBPZ) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WBPZ in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 200523 (W245DB) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- W245DB at FCCdata.org