WPTN

WPTN (780 AM, "106.1 The Eagle") is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format.[1] Licensed to Cookeville, Tennessee, United States, the station serves the Cookeville area. The station is owned by Cookeville Communications, LLC.[2] Because WPTN broadcasts on the same frequency as "clear–channel" station WBBM in Chicago, Illinois, it only broadcasts during the daytime hours and is required to sign off at sunset.

WPTN
CityCookeville, Tennessee
Broadcast areaCookeville, Tennessee
Branding106.1 The Eagle
SloganCookeville's Greatest Hits
Frequency780 kHz
Translator(s)106.1 W291CA (Cookeville)
First air date1962
FormatClassic hits
Power1,000 watts (Daytime)
ClassD
Facility ID13820
Transmitter coordinates36°10′25.00″N 85°30′40.00″W
Former call signsWPTN (1962-January 2010)
WHUB (January–March 2010)
OwnerCookeville Communications, LLC
Sister stationsKKSW, KMXN, WKSW, WGSQ, WHUB, KLWN, WDQZ, WRPW, WYST
WebcastListen Live
Website1061theeagle.com

History

On November 3, 2017, WPTN changed their format from sports to classic hits, still branded as "106.1 The Eagle".[3]

References
  1. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Winter 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
  2. "WPTN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved March 19, 2010.
  3. 106.1 The Eagle Cookeville Trades Sports For Classic Hits Radioinsight - November 8, 2017
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