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 | Compass Media Networks Radio America Townhall News Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 1948 |
Former frequencies |
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| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| 49612 | |
| Class | A |
| Power | 10,000 watts (unlimited) |
| Translator | See below |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | kbyr |
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
[edit]KBYR signed on the air in 1948.[3] Alaska was not yet a state then. KBYR originally broadcast at 1240 kHz 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
[edit]Dave Stroh is KBYR's lone local personality; the remainder of the schedule is nationally syndicated conservative talk shows, many of which are recorded and delayed due to time zone differences.
Translators
[edit]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
[edit]- ↑ 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
[edit]- 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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