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Broadcast area | Pittsburgh metropolitan area |
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Frequency | 1050 kHz |
Branding | Butler 1050 |
Programming | |
Format | Classic country |
Affiliations | CBS News Radio Performance Racing Network Premiere Networks Westwood One |
Ownership | |
Owner | St. Barnabas Broadcasting, Inc. |
WISR, WLER-FM, WBVP, WMBA | |
History | |
First air date | March 14, 1949 |
Call sign meaning | BUTler County |
Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 71214 |
Class | D |
Power | 500 watts day 62 watts night |
Translator(s) | 97.3 W247DF (Butler) |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | wbut |
WBUT (1050 AM) is a commercial radio station, licensed to Butler, Pennsylvania, in the northern suburbs of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. It is owned by St. Barnabas Broadcasting, a division of the Saint Barnabas Health System, along with its sister stations WJAS, WBVP, WMBA, WISR and WLER-FM.
WBUT carries a classic country radio format, along with local news, sports and weather. WBUT is a MRN and PRN affiliate carrying NASCAR, a Penn State Football Network affiliate, and also carries Butler Area Senior High School football and basketball games. The studios and offices are at 252 Pillow Street.[2]
By day, WBUT transmits with 500 watts. As 1050 AM is a clear channel frequency, the station must reduce power at night to 62 watts to avoid interference. Programming is also heard on 250-watt FM translator W247DF at 97.3 MHz.[3] WBUT also streams via the TuneIn app.