WAMA (AM)
| Broadcast area | Tampa Bay |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1550 kHz |
| Branding | La Ley 1550 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Regional Mexican |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WGES, WRMD-CD | |
| History | |
First air date | 1961 |
Former call signs | WYOU (to 9/3/1986) |
Call sign meaning | AMA = "Love" in Spanish |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 19055 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 10,000 watts day 133 watts night |
| Translator(s) | W299CI (107.7 MHz, Tampa) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | laley1550.com |
WAMA (1550 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Regional Mexican format. Licensed to Tampa, Florida, United States, it serves the Tampa Bay area. The station is currently owned by George and Esperanza Arroyo, through licensee Q Broadcasting Corporation.
The station broadcasts 24 hours a day with an omnidirectional antenna, but at a lower power at night, to protect clear channel station XERUV-AM in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico.
Programming
Until April 2013, most programming on WAMA was provided by ESPN Deportes Radio. The station does air one local program, Momento Deportivo ESPN 1550, hosted by Victor Rodriguez.
Previous logo
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID WAMA ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- FCC History Cards for WAMA
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