WBUT

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WBUT

Butler, Pennsylvania
Broadcast area	Pittsburgh metropolitan area
Frequency	1050 kHz
Branding	Butler 1050
Programming
Format	Classic country
Affiliations	CBS News Radio Performance Racing Network Premiere Networks Westwood One
Ownership
Owner	St. Barnabas Broadcasting, Inc.
Sister stations	WISR, WLER-FM, WBVP, WMBA
History
First air date	March 14, 1949
Call sign meaning	BUTler County
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	71214
Class	D
Power	500 watts day 62 watts night
Translator(s)	97.3 W247DF (Butler)
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	wbut.com

WBUT (1050 AM) is a commercial radio station, licensed to Butler, Pennsylvania, in the northern suburbs of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. It is owned by St. Barnabas Broadcasting, a division of the Saint Barnabas Health System, along with its sister stations WJAS, WBVP, WMBA, WISR and WLER-FM.

WBUT carries a classic country radio format, along with local news, sports and weather. WBUT is a MRN and PRN affiliate carrying NASCAR, a Penn State Football Network affiliate, and also carries Butler Area Senior High School football and basketball games. The studios and offices are at 252 Pillow Street.^[2]

By day, WBUT transmits with 500 watts. As 1050 AM is a clear channel frequency, the station must reduce power at night to 62 watts to avoid interference. Programming is also heard on 250-watt FM translator W247DF at 97.3 MHz.^[3] WBUT also streams via the TuneIn app.