WTZB

WTZB
Broadcast areaSarasota - Bradenton
Frequency105.9 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingZ105
Programming
FormatMainstream Rock
SubchannelsHD2: The Vinyl Experience
Ownership
Owner
WBTP, WCTQ, WDIZ, WSDV, WSRZ-FM
History
First air date
1999; 25 years ago (1999) (as WYNF)
Former call signs
  • WEDD (1996–1997, CP)
  • WLTF (1997–1999, CP)
  • WYNF (1999–2002)
  • WSRQ (2002–2003)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID59127
ClassC3
ERP25,000 watts
HAAT90 meters (300 ft)
Translator(s)See § Translators
Repeater(s)106.5 WBTP-HD3 (Sarasota)
Links
Public license information
WebcastFM/HD1:
Websitez105.iheart.com

WTZB (105.9 FM "Z105") is a commercial radio station licensed to Englewood, Florida, and serving the Sarasota - Bradenton area of Central Florida. It airs a hard-edged mainstream rock format and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. The studios and offices are on Fruitville Road (Florida State Road 780) in Sarasota.

WTZB is a Class C3 station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 25,000 watts. The transmitter tower is on North Auburn Road in Venice, Florida.[2] WTZB broadcasts using HD Radio technology. The HD2 digital subchannel carries an oldies format known as "The Vinyl Experience." WTZB's programming is also heard on 250-watt FM translator W286CQ at 105.1 MHz in Sarasota.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WTZB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WTZB