WWBF
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| Broadcast area | Polk County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1130 kHz |
| Branding | Classic Hits 102.9 WBF (translator frequency) |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic Hits |
| Affiliations | Westwood One, Fox News Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Thornburg Communications, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | September 6, 1969 |
Former call signs | WPUL |
Call sign meaning | Wonderful Bartow Florida |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 66926 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 2,500 watts day 500 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 27°54′31.00″N 81°49′33.00″W / 27.9086111°N 81.8258333°W |
| Translator(s) | 102.9 W275AX (Bartow) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Online Listening |
| Website | wwbf.com |
WWBF (AM 1130) and (FM 102.9) is a full-time commercial broadcast radio station located in Bartow, Florida, United States.[1] As the capital city of Polk County, Bartow is centrally located in the Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan Area.
WBF has been under the same local ownership and management since 1984, and was granted a license by the FCC on September 6, 1969. WBF is on a clear-channel frequency (the only AM on 1130 kHz in the state of Florida), broadcasts 24/7, and is a member of the Florida Association of Broadcasters. WWBF must reduce nighttime power to prevent interference to the Class A stations on 1130 AM, which are CKWX, KWKH and WBBR.
On September 11, 2013, WBF began simulcasting on FM translator W275AX on frequency 102.9.
WBF is a division of Thornburg Communications, Inc. The station is known in the local market as Classic Hits 102.9 WBF (after its translator frequency).
Programming
We are a local family owned and operated FM (102.9) & AM (1130) Radio Station, located in Bartow, Florida. As the capital city of Polk County, Bartow is centrally located in the Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan Area.
We feature Classic Hits, one of the most popular music formats. The greatest pop, soul, and rock n’ roll from ‘70s, ‘80s, and early ‘90s. We play feel good music, hosted by outstanding personalities along with fun daily features and weekend themes.
The station is most recognized for The WBF Shopper, a free one hour - buy, sell or trade program. The free classified column of the airways, The WBF Shopper is heard Monday through Saturday from 9 to 10 am.
In addition to Fox News Radio, WBF is affiliated with Westwood One, the Motor Racing Network, and the Performance Racing Network.
WBF covers many local events; broadcasting Bartow High School football, basketball, baseball and softball. Along with coverage of the annual Youth Villa Classic golf tournament, and NASCAR.
Translators
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W275AX | 102.9 FM | Bartow, Florida | 148943 | 240 | 121 m (397 ft) | D | LMS |
References
- ^ "WWBF Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID WWBF ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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- W275AX at FCCdata.org
- Canada Calling