WKUM
WKUM (1470 AM) is a radio station[1] broadcasting a Spanish Variety format. Licensed to Orocovis, Puerto Rico, United States, it serves the Puerto Rico area. The station was founded in 1979 and is currently owned by Cumbre Media Group Corp and features programming from Red Informativa de PR.
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| City | Orocovis, Puerto Rico |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Puerto Rico |
| Branding | Cumbre 1470 AM / 106.3 FM |
| Slogan | La Estación de la Región Central |
| Frequency | 1470 kHz |
| Translator(s) | W292GC (106.3 MHz, Corozal) |
| First air date | April 17, 1979 |
| Format | Spanish Variety/News talk |
| Power | 2,400 watts day 4,300 watts night |
| Class | B |
| Facility ID | 54782 |
| Transmitter coordinates | 18°15′24″N 66°25′0″W |
| Call sign meaning | KUMbre |
| Former call signs | WKCK (1979-2015) |
| Affiliations | Red Informativa de PR |
| Owner | Cumbre Media Group Corp. (Dr. Luis Rodriguez Gotay) |
| Website | cumbre1470am.com |
History
WKUM was founded in 1979 by Luis Rodríguez Bou. Formerly "WKCK Radio Cumbre" ("cumbre" is "summit" in Spanish language). After the death of Rodríguez Bou his son, Dr. Luis Rodríguez Gotay, assumes control of the station and changes its format from music-top 40 to news-talk.
Translator stations
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | ERP (W) | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W292GC | 106.3 FM | Corozal, Puerto Rico | .237 | FCC |
References
- The Broadcasting yearbook, Volume 1990. Broadcasting Publications Inc. 1991. p. 128.
External links
- Query the FCC's AM station database for WKUM
- Radio-Locator Information on WKUM
- Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for WKUM
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