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Regional Mexican radio station in Tampa, Florida
WAMA
Broadcast areaTampa Bay
Frequency1550 kHz
BrandingLa Ley 107.7FM Y 1550AM
Programming
FormatRegional Mexican
Ownership
Owner
  • George and Esperanza Arroyo
  • (Q Broadcasting Corporation)
Sister stationsWLBE, WTIS
History
First air date1961
Former call signsWYOU (1961–1986)
Call sign meaningAMA = "Love" in Spanish
Technical information
Licensing authorityFCC
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. 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

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.

Previous logo

WAMA logo

References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WAMA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "WAMA". FCC.

External links

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Notes
1. Part 15 station with notability.
2. Station is silent.
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