WBUT

WBUT
Broadcast areaPittsburgh metropolitan area
Frequency1050 kHz
BrandingButler 1050
Programming
FormatClassic country
AffiliationsCBS News Radio
Performance Racing Network
Premiere Networks
Westwood One
Ownership
OwnerSt. 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 ID71214
ClassD
Power500 watts day
62 watts night
Translator(s)97.3 W247DF (Butler)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewbut.com

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.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WBUT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Contact Us". www.wbut.com. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/W247DF