WBZA
Radio station in Rochester, New York / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the current day FM radio station. For the former Springfield, Massachusetts, AM synchronous relay station of WBZ Boston which existed from 1925 until 1962, see WBZ (AM) § 1921–1931: Springfield.
WBZA (98.9 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station in Rochester, New York. It airs an adult hits format and is owned by Audacy, Inc., based at the High Falls Studios, on Commercial Street and State Street in downtown Rochester.
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Broadcast area | Rochester metro area |
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Frequency | 98.9 MHz (HD Radio) |
Branding | 98-9 The Buzz |
Programming | |
Format | Adult hits |
Subchannels | HD2: Family Life Network (contemporary Christian)[1] |
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History | |
First air date | 1942; 82 years ago (1942) |
Former call signs |
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Former frequencies | 45.1 MHz (1942-47) |
Call sign meaning | "The Buzz" (branding) |
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Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 71204 |
Class | B |
ERP | 37,000 watts |
HAAT | 172 meters (564 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 43.171°N 77.673°W / 43.171; -77.673 |
Translator(s) | HD2: 94.7 W234AZ (Brighton) |
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Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen live (via Audacy) |
Website | www |
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WBZA has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 37,000 watts. The transmitter tower is on Ferrano Street near W Street, on Rochester's west side.[3] WBZA broadcasts using HD Radio technology. The HD2 digital subchannel carries the Family Life Network playing Contemporary Christian music.