WBCO

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Coordinates: 40°45′51.00″N 82°56′5.00″W / 40.76417°N 82.93472°W / 40.76417; -82.93472

WBCO
City of license	Bucyrus, Ohio
Broadcast area	Mid-Ohio
Frequency	1540 kHz
Format	Adult Standards/MOR
Power	500 watts day
Class	D
Facility ID	7111
Transmitter coordinates	40°45′51.00″N 82°56′5.00″W / 40.76417°N 82.93472°W / 40.76417; -82.93472
Callsign meaning	Bucyrus, Ohio[1]
Affiliations	CBS Radio Agri Broadcast Network
Owner	Franklin Communications
Website	Official website

WBCO (1540 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve the community of Bucyrus, Ohio. The station currently features a format of adult standards provided via satellite by Dial Global (America's Best Music).

[edit] History

WBCO was founded in 1962 by Thomas P. Moore and wife J. LaVonne Moore, along with LaVonne's brother and pioneer in broadcasting, Orville J. Sather, and investors. WBCO was joined by sister-station WBCO-FM (later named WQEL) two years later. The company was first known as Brokensword Broadcasting Co. When the Moores and Sathers bought out the investors, it became Sa-Mor Stations. Full ownership was assumed by Tom and LaVonne following Orville's death. The stations were sold to Mike and Donna Laipply in late 1990s, then later to its current owners. The stations are now managed by Debbi Gifford, who was trained by and maintains a relationship with Tom and LaVonne.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• WBCO official website
• Query the FCC's AM station database for WBCO
• Radio Locator Information on WBCO
• Query Arbitron's AM station database for WBCO

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