WWBF

WWBF (AM 1130) and (FM 102.9) is a full-time commercial broadcast radio station located in Bartow, Florida, United States.[1] As the capital city of Polk County, Bartow is centrally located in the Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan Area.

WWBF
CityBartow, Florida
Broadcast areaPolk County, Florida
Frequency1130 kHz
BrandingClassic Hits 102.9 WBF
(translator frequency)
SloganPolk County's Home of the Greatest Hits
Programming
FormatClassic Hits
AffiliationsWestwood One, Fox News Radio
Ownership
OwnerThornburg Communications, Inc.
History
First air dateSeptember 6, 1969
Former call signsWPUL
Call sign meaningWonderful Bartow Florida
Technical information
Facility ID66926
ClassB
Power2,500 watts day
500 watts night
Transmitter coordinates27°54′31.00″N 81°49′33.00″W
Translator(s)102.9 W275AX (Bartow)
Links
WebcastOnline Listening
Websitewwbf.com

WBF has been under the same local ownership and management since 1984, and was granted a license by the FCC on September 6, 1969. WBF is on a clear-channel frequency (the only AM on 1130 kHz in the state of Florida), broadcasts 24/7, and is a member of the Florida Association of Broadcasters. WWBF must reduce nighttime power to prevent interference to the Class A stations on 1130 AM, which are CKWX, KWKH and WBBR.

On September 11, 2013, WBF began simulcasting on FM translator W275AX on frequency 102.9.

WBF is a division of Thornburg Communications, Inc. The station is known in the local market as Classic Hits 102.9 WBF (after its translator frequency).

Programming

We are a local family owned and operated FM (102.9) & AM (1130) Radio Station, located in Bartow, Florida. As the capital city of Polk County, Bartow is centrally located in the Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan Area.

We feature Classic Hits, one of the most popular music formats. The greatest pop, soul, and rock n’ roll from ‘70s, ‘80s, and early ‘90s. We play feel good music, hosted by outstanding personalities along with fun daily features and weekend themes.

The station is most recognized for The WBF Shopper, a free one hour - buy, sell or trade program. The free classified column of the airways, The WBF Shopper is heard Monday through Saturday from 9 to 10 am.

In addition to Fox News Radio, WBF is affiliated with Westwood One, the Motor Racing Network, and the Performance Racing Network.

WBF covers many local events; broadcasting Bartow High School football, basketball, baseball and softball. Along with coverage of the annual Youth Villa Classic golf tournament, and NASCAR.

Translators
Broadcast translators of WWBF AM (Main Programming)
Call signFrequency
(MHz)		City of licenseFacility
ID		ERP
(W)		Height
(m (ft))		ClassFCC info
W275AX102.9Bartow, Florida148943240121 m (397 ft)DFCC
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References
  1. "WWBF Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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