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| Broadcast area | Capital District |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1240 kHz |
| Branding | WPTR 1240 AM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Full service classic rock and classic hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Area 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 ID | 8726 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts unlimited |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°48′37″N 73°59′4″W / 42.81028°N 73.98444°W |
| Translator(s) | 97.1 W246DS (Ballston Spa, New York) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
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.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WPTR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/WPTR