WLBE
WLBE (790 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a full service format with an emphasis on classic country. Licensed to Leesburg, Florida, United States, it serves the Lake County area. The station is currently owned by WLBE 790, Inc.. As of 6/6/2019, the station has gone silent due to financial difficulties.
| City | Leesburg, Florida |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Lake County, Florida |
| Branding | My 790 AM |
| Slogan | Real Country, AM-790 WLBE |
| Frequency | 790 kHz |
| First air date | 1947 |
| Format | Full Service/Classic Country |
| Power | 5,000 watts day 1,000 watts night |
| Class | B |
| Facility ID | 73202 |
| Transmitter coordinates | 28°49′42.00″N 81°47′10.00″W |
| Call sign meaning | W Leesburg-Eustis [1] |
| Former call signs | WEUS |
| Affiliations | ABC News |
| Owner | WLBE 790, Inc. Template:Small(sale to Florida Broadcasters pending) |
| Website | my790am.com |
The station originally signed on in 1947 using the call letters WEUS, but changed to WLBE effective 10/19/1948.
References
External links
- Query the FCC's AM station database for WLBE
- Radio-Locator Information on WLBE
- Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for WLBE
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