KBYR (AM)
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| Broadcast area | Anchorage, Alaska |
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| Frequency | 700 kHz |
| Branding | Smart Radio 700 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Talk |
| Affiliations | CBS Radio News Westwood One Network Westwood One News |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 1948 |
Former frequencies | 1240 kHz (1948-1956) 1270 kHz (1956-1971)[1] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 49612 |
| Class | A |
| Power | 10,000 watts fulltime |
| Translator(s) | See below |
| Links | |
| Website | kbyr.com |
KBYR (700 AM) is an American commercial radio station programming talk in Anchorage, Alaska. 700 AM is a North American clear-channel frequency. WLW in Cincinnati, Ohio is also a Class A station on this frequency.
History
Longtime Alaskan broadcaster Dick Lobdell identified KBYR as the source of the famous Alaskan blooper presented on Kermit Schaefer's blooper albums of an announcer declaring that he would be "taking a leak out the window" to determine how cold it was.
KBYR was originally on 1240 kHz. It moved to 1270 in 1956 then to 700 in 1971.
Translators
In addition to the main station, KBYR is relayed by an additional 2 translators to widen its broadcast area.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K261AO | 100.1 FM FM | Arco Base Camp, Alaska | 91 | D | ||
| K203BY | 88.5 FM FM | Kuparuk, Alaska | 188 | D |
References
- ^ Mitchell, Elaine, ed. (1973). Alaska Blue Book (First ed.). Juneau: Alaska Department of Education, Division of State Libraries. p. 135.
External links
- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID KBYR ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- FCC History Cards for KBYR[permanent dead link]
- KBYR history introduced by Rod Williams
61°12′25″N 149°55′20″W / 61.20694°N 149.92222°W
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