KBYR (AM)
KBYR is powered at 10,000 watts non-directional. It is a Class A station, sharing clear channel frequency 700 AM with WLW Cincinnati. Programming is also heard on two FM translator stations.
Programming
Most of the programs on KBYR are nationally syndicated talk shows. Weekdays begin with The Glenn Beck Radio Program followed by an hour of local talk with Dave Stroh. He's followed by The Dana Loesch Show, The Dan Bongino Show, The Joe Pags Show, The Mark Levin Show, The Michael Knowles Show, The Other Side of Midnight and Caravan to Midnight.
Weekends feature Tom Gresham's Gun Talk, Rudy Maxa's World Travel, At Home with Gary Sullivan and The Jesus Christ Show with Neil Saavedra. Most syndicated programs are recorded and delayed due to time zone differences. Most hours begin with an update from Townhall News.
History
KBYR signed on the air in 1948. Alaska was not yet a state then. KBYR originally broadcast at 1240 kilocycles and was only powered at 250 watts, a fraction of its current output. It was owned by Aleutian Broadcasters with studios on 4th and B Streets. It moved to 1270 kHz in 1956, then to 700 kHz in 1971.
In the 1970s, KBYR was owned by the Alaska Broadcasting System. It had a full service format, playing middle of the road music, news and sports. KBYR was an affiliate of CBS Radio and the ABC Entertainment Network.
Translators
In addition to the main station, KBYR is relayed by two FM translators to widen its broadcast area.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K261AO | 100.1 FM | Arco Base Camp, Alaska | 49635 | 91 horizontal | D | LMS |
| K203BY | 88.5 FM | Kuparuk, Alaska | 76790 | 188 | D | LMS |
References
- ^ Mitchell, Elaine, ed. (1973). Alaska Blue Book (First ed.). Juneau: Alaska Department of Education, Division of State Libraries. p. 135.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KBYR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1950 page 326. Retrieved Jan. 17, 2025.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1977 page C-8. Retrieved Jan. 17, 2025.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 49612 (KBYR) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KBYR in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- FCC History Cards for KBYR
- KBYR history introduced by Rod Williams
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