KBYR (AM)
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| Broadcast area | Anchorage metropolitan area |
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| Frequency | 700 kHz |
| Branding | AM700 KBYR |
| Programming | |
| Format | Talk radio |
| Affiliations | Townhall News |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KBBO-FM, KMBQ-FM, KTMB, KXLW | |
| History | |
First air date | 1948 |
Former frequencies |
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| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 49612 |
| Class | A |
| Power | 10,000 watts (unlimited) |
| Translator | See below |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | kbyr.com |
KBYR (700 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It airs a talk format and is owned by the Ohana Media Group. The studios are on Gambell Street in Anchorage. Programming is also heard on two FM translator stations.
History
KBYR signed on the air in 1948.[3] Alaska was not yet a state then. KBYR originally broadcast at 1240 kilocycles and was only powered at 250 watts, a fraction of its current output. It was owned by Aleutian Broadcasters with studios on 4th and B Streets. It moved to 1270 kHz in 1956, then to 700 kHz in 1971.
In the 1970s, KBYR was owned by the Alaska Broadcasting System.[4] It had a full service format, playing middle of the road music, news and sports. KBYR was an affiliate of CBS Radio and the ABC Entertainment Network.
Programming
Dave Stroh is KBYR's lone local personality; the remainder of the schedule is nationally syndicated conservatize talk shows, many of which are recorded and delayed due to time zone differences.
Translators
In addition to the main station, KBYR is relayed by two FM translators to widen its broadcast area.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
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| K261AO | 100.1 FM | Arco Base Camp, Alaska | 49635 | 91 horizontal | D | LMS |
| K203BY | 88.5 FM | Kuparuk, Alaska | 76790 | 188 | D | LMS |
References
- ^ Mitchell, Elaine, ed. (1973). Alaska Blue Book (First ed.). Juneau: Alaska Department of Education, Division of State Libraries. p. 135.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KBYR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1950 page 326. Retrieved Jan. 17, 2025.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1977 page C-8. Retrieved Jan. 17, 2025.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 49612 (KBYR) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KBYR in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- FCC History Cards for KBYR
- KBYR history introduced by Rod Williams
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