WBBZ (AM)

WBBZ
City Ponca City, Oklahoma
Branding Sunny 1230
Frequency 1230 kHz
First air date January 30, 1928[1]
Format Adult contemporary
Power 1,000 watts
Class D
Facility ID 52931
Transmitter coordinates 36°41′46″N 97°03′07″W / 36.69611°N 97.05194°W / 36.69611; -97.05194Coordinates: 36°41′46″N 97°03′07″W / 36.69611°N 97.05194°W / 36.69611; -97.05194
Owner Sterling Broadcasting, LLC

WBBZ 1230 AM is a radio station licensed to Ponca City, Oklahoma. The station broadcasts an adult contemporary format and is owned by Sterling Broadcasting, LLC.[2] WBBZ began broadcasting at 7:00 PM on January 30, 1928, from the Poncan Theatre in Ponca City, Oklahoma.[1]

History

WBBZ was a charter member of the Oklahoma Network when it was formed in 1937.[3]

On September 12, 2018 WBBZ changed their format from classic hits to adult contemporary, branded as "Sunny 1230"(format moved from sister station KQSN 104.7 FM Ponca City, which switched to country).[4]

References

  1. 1 2 About WBBZ WBBZ. Accessed December 12, 2013
  2. ↑ WBBZ fcc.gov. Accessed December 12, 2013
  3. ↑ "New Okla. Network" (PDF). Radio Daily. February 9, 1937. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 27, 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  4. ↑ Double Flip in Ponca City Radioinsight - September 12, 2018
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