WRON (AM) explained

WRON
City:Ronceverte, West Virginia
Area:Ronceverte, West Virginia
Lewisburg, West Virginia
Branding:NewsTalk 1400 WRON
Airdate:May 5, 1947
Format:News/Talk
Power:1,000 Watts day and night
Class:C
Facility Id:54596
Coordinates:37.76°N -80.455°W
Callsign Meaning:W RONceverte
Owner:Radio Greenbrier, LLC
Sister Stations:WKCJ, WRLB, WRON-FM, WSLW
Licensing Authority:FCC

WRON is a News/Talk formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Ronceverte, West Virginia, serving Ronceverte and Lewisburg in West Virginia.[1] WRON is owned and operated by Radio Greenbrier, LLC.[2]

History

WRON began broadcasting May 5, 1947, as a Mutual affiliate on 1400 kHz with 250 watts of power. The station was started by Bill Blake, who returned to Ronceverte after serving in World War II.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arbitron Station Information Profiles. September 27, 2014. Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings.
  2. Web site: WRON Facility Record. September 27, 2014. Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. Book: Broadcasting. May 12, 1947. September 27, 2014. Broadcasting Publications. 11.