WVTL

WVTL
Broadcast areaMohawk Valley
Frequency1570 kHz
BrandingClassic Country 104.7 FM and 1570 AM
Programming
FormatClassic country
Ownership
OwnerRoser Communications Network, Inc.
History
First air date
August 16, 1961 (63 years ago) (1961-08-16)
Former call signs
  • WAFS (1961–1967)
  • WKOL (1967–1990)
  • WBUG (1990–2004)
Call sign meaning
Valley's Talk Leader (prior format)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID72624
ClassB
Power
  • 1,000 watts (day)
  • 204 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
42°54′38.27″N 74°13′2.47″W / 42.9106306°N 74.2173528°W / 42.9106306; -74.2173528
Translator(s)104.7 MHz W284BZ (Amsterdam)
Links
Public license information
Websitewvtlfm.com

WVTL (1570 AM) is a commercial radio station broadcasting a classic country radio format to the Mohawk Valley in the U.S. state of New York.[2] It is licensed to Amsterdam, New York, and is owned by Roser Communications Network, Inc.[3] WVTL's radio studios and offices are in Florida, New York.

By day, WVTL is powered at 1,000 watts, non-directional.[4] As 1570 AM is a Mexican clear channel frequency, WVTL cuts its power to 204 watts at night to reduce interference. Programming is also heard on 250 watt FM translator 104.7 W284BZ.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WVTL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WVTL Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  4. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WVTL