WACA (AM)
kHz | |
| Branding | Radio America 900 |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Spanish news/talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 1965 (as WLMD) |
Former call signs | WLMD (1964–1985) WILC (1985–2018) WCLM (2018–2021)[1] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 28279 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 1,900 watts daytime 500 Watts nighttime |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
WACA is a Spanish news/talk formatted
History
From 1965[4] to the early 1980s, the station (then WLMD[5]) broadcast a succession of formats in English; several radio personalities began their careers with the station.[6][7][8][9][10]
Before 1969, WLMD was a MOR (Middle Of The Road) formatted radio station and held to the model created by WMAL and WBAL in Washington and Baltimore, respectively. Its dismal ratings, primarily due to being a relatively low power AM station only broadcasting during the day with a poor coverage area, led to a format change beginning in 1975. The new Progressive Country music format was loved by the small audience it attracted and ratings increased modestly.[citation needed] The station changed its call sign to WILC on December 19, 1985.
ZGS Communications, then the owner of Telemundo affiliate WZDC-CD, purchased WILC in 2002.[11]
On March 14, 2011, WILC flipped to a Spanish Adult Contemporary format as Romantica 900 AM. On February 3, 2014, the station changed formats to Conservative Talk;[12] with a more Libertarian emphasis.[13] On the same date, Wallis Communications began operating the station under a local marketing agreement.[14] On November 5, 2014, WILC changed their format back to Spanish adult contemporary, branded as "Romantica 900".
From January 1, 2016, WILC was operated by Alejandro Carrasco under a
References
- ^ "FCC History Cards for WACA". CDBS Public Access Database. FCC Media Bureau. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
- ^ a b Venta, Lance (February 2, 2018). "Station Sales Week Of 2/2". RadioInsight.
- ^ "Radio and Television Stations". Archives of Maryland Online. Volume 178. page 474. Maryland Manual, 1977–1978. Retrieved on August 25, 2008.
- ^ White, Thomas H. "Washington, D.C. AM Station History". Retrieved on May 19, 2007.
- ^ "Ken Merson". ultimateoldiesradio.com. Ultimate Oldies Radio. Retrieved October 13, 2008.
- ^ "Ty Ford". ultimateoldiesradio.com. Ultimate Oldies Radio. Retrieved October 13, 2008.
- ^ "Resume". stevethatdjguy.com. Steve Willett. Retrieved October 13, 2008.
- ^ Chambers, Steve. "Jobs, Jobs, & More Jobs". stevec.us. Steve Chambers. Retrieved October 13, 2008.
- ^ "98 Rock's Lopez Dies of Lung Cancer". WTOP-FM. Hubbard Broadcasting. May 23, 2005. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "WILC Facility Data". FCCData.
- ^ Venta, Lance (February 2, 2014). "WILC Shifts to Talk". RadioInsight. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ "WILC-AM flips to Libertarian Talk in DC | Radio & Television Business Report". April 15, 2014.
- ^ "Monday, February 3, 2014". Talk Media, Inc. February 3, 2014. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ Venta, Lance (January 15, 2021). "Station Sales Week Of 1/15". RadioInsight. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
External links
- WACA in the FCC AM station database
- WACA in Nielsen Audio's AM station database