WLBL (AM)

WLBL
Broadcast area
Frequency930 kHz
Programming
FormatClassical
AffiliationsWisconsin Public Radio
NPR
American Public Media
Ownership
OwnerWisconsin Educational Communications Board
History
First air date
February 5, 1923
Former call signs
WPAH (1923–1924)
Call sign meaning
"Wisconsin, Land of Beautiful Lakes"[1][a]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID63138
ClassD
Power
  • 5,000 watts day
  • 70 watts night
Translator(s)
  • 99.1 W256CZ (Stevens Point)
  • 100.9 W265DC (Marshfield)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteWisconsin Public Radio
WLBL Webpage

WLBL (930 kHz) is an AM radio station licensed to Auburndale, Wisconsin, serving Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids. The station is part of Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR), and airs "WPR Music", consisting of classical music programming.

WLBL is the second-oldest station in the Wisconsin Public Radio network. It traces its history to WPAH in Waupaca, which was licensed to the Wisconsin Department of Markets, and began broadcasting on February 5, 1923. The Department later moved its operations to Stevens Point and changed the calls to WLBL in May 1924. In 1932, it began sharing programs with Madison's WHA—the ancestor of today's Wisconsin Public Radio network. Owned for many years by the state Commerce Department, it is now owned by the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.

WLBL must power down to 70 watts at sunset, resulting in spotty coverage even in Wisconsin Rapids and missing Stevens Point altogether. During the fall, winter, early spring, and late summer, it is allowed to boost its power to 500 watts at 06:00, then go to full power at sunrise.[3]

Further information: Wisconsin Public Radio
  1. ^ "Radio Station is Given New Call W-L-B-L: Concerts May Be Broadcast Every Night". Stevens Point Journal. May 12, 1924. p. 1. Retrieved February 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WLBL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ WLBL operating hours


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