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WWBF
Radio station in Bartow, Florida From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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WWBF (1130 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Bartow, Florida.[2] As the capital city of Polk County, Bartow is centrally located in the Lakeland - Winter Haven Metropolitan Area. WWBF has a classic hits radio format and is owned and operated locally by Thornburg Communications, Inc.
By day, WWBF is powered at 2,500 watts non-directional. But to avoid interference with other stations on 1130 AM, it reduces power at night to 500 watts, using a directional antenna with a three-tower array.[3] Programming is also heard on FM translator W275AX at 102.9 MHz and FM translator W246DX at 97.1 MHz
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History
WWBF was granted a license by the FCC on September 6, 1969. It has been under the same local ownership and management since 1984. It is on a clear-channel frequency (the only AM on 1130 kHz in the state of Florida is a member of the Florida Association of Broadcasters.
On September 11, 2013, WWBF began simulcasting on FM translator W275AX on frequency 102.9, located in Lakeland.
On November 24, 2021, WWBF began simulcasting on a second FM translator W246DX on frequency 97.1, located in Auburndale.
WWBF 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).
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Programming
WWBF features Classic Hits, one of the most popular music formats, delivering 35-54 Adults. 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. At the core of WBF are artists like Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, the Eagles, Rod Stewart, Hall & Oates, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Doobie Brothers, and Motown superstars.
Perhaps the program that is most often associated with the station is The Shopper. It's has been the place to buy, sell, or trade items for local listeners for almost six decades. Continuously on the air since 1969, The Shopper is still the number one show of its kind in the central Florida listening area.
WWBF also brings you the excitement of Bartow High School Yellow Jacket sports and NASCAR Racing!
In addition to Fox News Radio, WBF is affiliated with Westwood One, the Motor Racing Network, and the Performance Racing Network.
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