WASR (AM)
WASR (1420 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting a Variety hits format, with Jack Heath from WGIR Manchester NH and some local talk. WASR is licensed to Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, and serves the New Hampshire Lakes Region. The station is owned by Winnipesaukee Radio Station, LLC and uses programming from Westwood One with national news from Westwood One News.[1] In February 2020 new station manager Eric Scott changed the format to variety hits with some local talk including a live call in show at noon.
| City | Wolfeboro, New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Lakes Region of New Hampshire |
| Frequency | 1420 kHz |
| Branding | AM1420 and FM 97.1 WASR |
| Slogan | Local. Community. Radio. |
| Programming | |
| Affiliations | Westwood One Westwood One News |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Winnipesaukee Radio Station, LLC |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 54889 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 5,000 watts day 137 watts night (translator 250 watts) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 43°35′31″N 71°13′10″W |
| Translator(s) | W246DI (97.1 MHz, Wolfeboro) |
| Links | |
| Website | wasr.net |
At one time, WASR was an adult standards station, carrying Citadel Media's Timeless service. The station switched to the current format on February 22, 2020.
WASR is also heard on a 250-watt FM translator, 97.1 W246DI. Some listeners may prefer hearing the station on FM, especially at night when the AM must reduce power from 5,000 watts to 137 watts and is more difficult to hear outside of Wolfeboro.
References
- "WASR Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
- WASR in the FCC's AM station database
- WASR on Radio-Locator
- WASR in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
stations in the United States]] [[Category:Variety hits