WLOB

WLOB
Broadcast areaPortland metropolitan area
Frequency1310 kHz
BrandingNews–Talk WLOB 100.5 FM 1310 AM
Programming
FormatNews–talk
Affiliations
Ownership
OwnerAtlantic Coast Radio
WJJB-FM, WPEI, WPPI, WRED
History
First air date
February 2, 1957
Call sign meaning
Lobster (Lobster fishing is a major industry in Maine)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID9202
ClassB
Power5,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
43°41′22.29″N 70°20′3.18″W / 43.6895250°N 70.3342167°W / 43.6895250; -70.3342167
Translator(s)
  • 98.3 W252EI (Brunswick)
  • 100.5 W263BZ (Portland)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.wlobradio.com

WLOB (1310 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Portland, Maine. The station is owned by Atlantic Coast Radio and airs a Talk radio format. The studios and transmitter are on Warren Avenue in Portland. WLOB transmits with 5,000 watts using a directional antenna to protect other stations on its frequency.[2]

Programming on WLOB is also heard on FM translators W263BZ on 100.5 MHz in Portland and W252EI on 98.3 MHz in Brunswick.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WLOB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WLOB-AM Radio Station Coverage Map".