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WAMA (AM)

Coordinates: 27°55′05″N 82°23′41″W / 27.91806°N 82.39472°W / 27.91806; -82.39472
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WAMA
Broadcast areaTampa Bay
Frequency1550 kHz
BrandingLa Ley 107.7FM Y 1550AM
Programming
FormatRegional Mexican
Ownership
Owner
  • George and Esperanza Arroyo
  • (Q Broadcasting Corporation)
WLBE, WTIS
History
First air date
1961
Former call signs
WYOU (1961–1986)
Call sign meaning
AMA = "Love" in Spanish
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID19055
ClassD
Power10,000 watts day
133 watts night
Translator(s)107.7 W299CI (Tampa)
Repeater(s)790 WLBE (Leesburg-Eustis)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitelaleyradio.com

WAMA (1550 kHz) is an AM radio station broadcasting a Regional Mexican format. Licensed to Tampa, Florida, United States, it serves the Tampa Bay area.[2] The station is currently owned by George and Esperanza Arroyo, through licensee Q Broadcasting Corporation.

The station broadcasts 24 hours a day with a non-directional antenna, but at a lower power at night.

Programming

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Until April 2013, most programming on WAMA was provided by ESPN Deportes Radio. The station does air one local program, Momento Deportivo ESPN 1550, hosted by Victor Rodriguez.

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WAMA logo

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WAMA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WAMA". FCC.
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27°55′05″N 82°23′41″W / 27.91806°N 82.39472°W / 27.91806; -82.39472