KBYR (AM)
| Broadcast area | Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 700 kHz |
| Branding | AM700 KBYR |
| Programming | |
| Format | Talk |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks Premiere Networks Radio America Salem Radio Network Townhall News Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KBBO-FM, KMBQ-FM, KTMB, KXLW | |
| History | |
First air date | 1948 (at 1240) |
Former frequencies | 1240 kHz (1948–1956) 1270 kHz (1956–1971)[1] |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 49612 |
| Class | A |
| Power | 10,000 watts unlimited |
| Translator(s) | See below |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | kbyr.com |
KBYR (700 kHz) is an American commercial AM 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
[edit]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
[edit]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 | Arco Base Camp, Alaska | 49635 | 91 horizontal | D | LMS |
| K203BY | 88.5 FM | Kuparuk, Alaska | 76790 | 188 | D | LMS |
References
[edit]- ^ Mitchell, Elaine, ed. (1973). Alaska Blue Book (First ed.). Juneau: Alaska Department of Education, Division of State Libraries. p. 135.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KBYR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 49612 (KBYR) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KBYR in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- FCC History Cards for KBYR
- KBYR history introduced by Rod Williams
61°12′25″N 149°55′20″W / 61.20694°N 149.92222°W
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