WBQN

For 1160 AM in Barceloneta–Manatí (1975–2022), see WMTI (AM). For 680 AM in San Juan (2022–2024), see WAPA (AM).
WBQN
Broadcast areaPuerto Rico
Frequency1580 kHz
BrandingWAPA Radio
Programming
FormatNews talk
AffiliationsCNN en Español
Ownership
Owner
  • Wifredo G. Blanco-Pi
  • (NotiRadio Broadcasting, LLC)
WAPA, WMIA, WMTI, WTIL, WVOZ, WXRF
History
First air date
May 6, 1981 (1981-05-06)
Former call signs
  • WCQC (1981–1987)
  • WMTI (1988–1994)
  • WGFE (1994)
  • WMTI (1994–2002)
  • WTCV (2002)
  • WMTI (2002–2004)
  • WEKO (2004–2015)
  • WMTI (2015–2016)
  • WGFE (2016)
  • WMTI (2016)
  • WVOZ (2016–2024)
Call sign meaning
Borinquen, the native name for the island of Puerto Rico
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID72452
ClassB
Power10,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
18°20′32″N 66°25′58″W / 18.34222°N 66.43278°W / 18.34222; -66.43278
Translator(s)105.1 W286DL (Aguadilla)
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.waparadio.com

WBQN (1580 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a news talk format. Licensed to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, it serves the Western Puerto Rico area. The station is part of the WAPA Radio News Network and it is currently owned by NotiRadio Broadcasting, LLC, managed by Wifredo G. Blanco-Pi. The station is shared with translator station W286DL 105.1 FM also in Aguadilla.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBQN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.