WPTR (AM)

WPTR
Broadcast areaCapital District
Frequency1240 kHz
BrandingWPTR 1240 AM
Programming
FormatFull service classic rock and classic hits
Ownership
OwnerArea Independent Radio, Inc.
History
First air date
1942 (as WSNY)
Former call signs
WSNY (1942–1975)
WWWD (1976–1988)
WVKZ (1988–2012)
Call sign meaning
PaTRoon Broadcasting Company (original owners of WDCD)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID8726
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
42°48′37″N 73°59′4″W / 42.81028°N 73.98444°W / 42.81028; -73.98444
Translator(s)97.1 W246DS (Ballston Spa, New York)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.wptrradio.com

WPTR (1240 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Schenectady, New York. The station serves the Capital District of New York. The station is currently owned by the Area Independent Radio, Inc. It airs a classic rock-classic hits radio format.

The studios and offices are located at the Via Port Mall in Rotterdam, New York. The transmitter is also in Rotterdam, off West Campbell Road, near the mall.[2] WPTR broadcasts at 1,000 watts, day and night, using a non-directional antenna.

WPTR also has an FM translator, 97.1 MHz W246DS in Ballston Spa, New York.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WPTR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WPTR