WLEO
WLEO (1170 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish Oldies format. Licensed to Ponce, Puerto Rico, it serves the Puerto Rico area. The station is currently owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Puerto Rico.
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WLEO Radio Station at Puerto Viejo, Barrio Playa, Ponce, PR
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| City | Ponce, Puerto Rico |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Puerto Rico |
| Frequency | 1170 kHz |
| Branding | Radio Leo |
| Slogan | Somos Parte de tu Vida |
| Programming | |
| Format | Spanish Oldies |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Episcopal Media Group (Iglesia Episcopal Puertorriqueña, Inc.) |
| History | |
| First air date | 11 December 1956 |
| Former call signs | WZUR (1997-2002) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 52943 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 200 watts unlimited |
| Transmitter coordinates | 17°58′52″N 66°36′51″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Radio Leo |
| Website | www.radioleo1170.com/ |
Ownership
In July 1999, Uno Radio of Ponce Inc., Caguas, P.R. (Jesus M. Soto, chairman) reached an agreement to purchase five radio stations in Puerto Rico from Ponce Broadcasting Corp. (Janero G. Scarano Sr., Julio C. Braum, Luis F. Sala, Catalina Scarano and Sala Business Corp., shareholders) for a reported sale price of $10.75 million.[1]
On 24 December 2019, the Episcopal Diocese of Puerto Rico reached an agreement to purchase WLEO from Uno Radio Group for $1.1 million.[2][3] The sale was completed on 3 March 2020.
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References
- "Changing Hands". Broadcasting & Cable. 1 July 1999.
- FCC From 314: APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE. Exhibit 5. AGREEMENTS FOR TRANSACTION. Attachment 5: WLEO Asset Purchase Agreement. Accessed 4 February 2020.
- Asset Purchase Agreement. Page 4. Accessed 4 February 2020.
External links
- WLEO in the FCC's AM station database
- WLEO on Radio-Locator
- WLEO in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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