WAJZ

WAJZ
Broadcast areaCapital Region
Frequency96.3 MHz
BrandingJamz 96.3
Programming
FormatRhythmic contemporary
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
WFLY, WINU, WKLI-FM, WROW, WYJB
History
First air date
May 24, 1991 (1991-05-24)[1]
Former call signs
  • WCDA (1991-96)
  • WPTR (1996-99)
Call sign meaning
"Albany Jamz"
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID35537
ClassA
ERP470 watts
HAAT293 meters (961 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°38′11.3″N 74°0′0.5″W / 42.636472°N 74.000139°W / 42.636472; -74.000139
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitejamz963.com

WAJZ (96.3 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Voorheesville, New York, and serving the Capital District, including Albany, Schenectady and Troy. The station is owned by Pamal Broadcasting and broadcasts a rhythmic contemporary radio format that leans toward urban contemporary. In morning drive time, WAJZ carries the nationally syndicated "Jubal Show" from KBKS-FM in Seattle.

WAJZ has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 470 watts. The transmitter is on Pinnacle Road in Helderberg Escarpment tower farm in New Scotland, amid the towers for other Albany-area TV and FM stations.[3]

  1. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999 (PDF). 1999. p. D-314. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WAJZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ Radio-Lcoator.com/WAJZ