WLSS
WLSS is a radio station serving the Sarasota, Florida area with a news/talk format. It broadcasts on AM frequency 930 kHz and is under ownership of Salem Communications.
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| City | Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Sarasota and Vicinity |
| Frequency | 930 kHz |
| Branding | 930 The Answer |
| Slogan | News. Insight. Passion. |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Salem Communications (Salem Communications Holding Corporation) |
| History | |
| First air date | 1949 (as WKXY) |
| Former call signs | WKXY (1949-1999) WUGL (1999-2002) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 59126 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts (Daytime) 3,000 watts (Nighttime) |
| Translator(s) | See ยง Translators |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | am930theanswer.com |
WLSS is the most powerful AM station in the Sarasota-Bradenton market. It has formerly been under the call sign of WKXY and WUGL.
Programming and history
The content of WLSS's talk programming is conservative with show hosts such as Phil Grande of The Phil's Gang Radio Show, Hugh Hewitt and Mike Gallagher. The weekend show line up includes Kim Komando and John Ziegler.
WLSS also serves as the Sarasota affiliate of the Florida Gators radio network, broadcasting football and men's basketball games.
On January 5, 2015 WLSS rebranded as "930 The Answer".[1]
Translators
WLSS broadcasts on a FM translator as part of the FCC's AM Revitalization authorization.
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | Facility ID | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W229BR | 93.7 | Bayshore Gardens, Florida | 140537 | 99 | 64 m (210 ft) | D | FCC |
References
External links
- WLSS in the FCC's AM station database
- WLSS on Radio-Locator
- WLSS in Nielsen Audio's AM station database