WBTG (AM)

WBTG
Broadcast areaFlorence-Muscle Shoals
Frequency1290 kHz
BrandingMemory Music
Programming
FormatAdult standards
Ownership
OwnerSlatton & Associates Broadcasters, Inc.
WBTG-FM
History
First air date
November 9, 1963 (as WSHF)
Former call signs
WSHF (1963–1985)
WHCM (1985–1987)[1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID60607
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
79 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
34°46′27″N 87°40′14″W / 34.77417°N 87.67056°W / 34.77417; -87.67056
Translator(s)105.9 W290CZ (Florence)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewbtgradio.com

WBTG (1290 kHz) is an AM radio station licensed to serve Sheffield, Alabama. The station is owned by Slatton & Associates Broadcasters, Inc. It airs an adult standards format positioned as "Memory Music".[3]

In addition to its usual music programming, Monday through Saturday mornings include a two-hour tradio program known as the Party Line which allows listeners to buy or sell personal items.[4] On Sunday mornings, WBTG airs a half-hour program called In Touch hosted by Charles Stanley.[5]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference fcc1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBTG". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  4. ^ "History". WBTG Radio. Retrieved 2008-10-10.
  5. ^ "Programming Schedule". WBTG Radio. Retrieved 2008-10-10.