WFEB explained

WFEB
City:Sylacauga, Alabama
Area:Sylacauga, Alabama
Branding:B101
Frequency:1340 kHz
Translator:100.9 W265DV (Sylacauga)
Format:Adult contemporary
Power:1,000 watts unlimited
Class:C
Facility Id:700
Coordinates:33.1711°N -86.2325°W
Affiliations:Compass Media Networks
United Stations Radio Networks
Owner:John Kennedy
Licensee:Lake Broadcasting, Inc.
Sister Stations:WKGA-Kowaliga Country 97.5 and WAXC-TV3
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:b101wfeb.com
Licensing Authority:FCC

WFEB (1340 AM, "B101") is a radio station licensed to serve Sylacauga, Alabama, United States. The station is owned by John Kennedy, through licensee Lake Broadcasting, Inc., and broadcasts to the Anniston, Alabama, area. It broadcasts an adult contemporary format.[1]

The station is an affiliate of the Tennessee Titans radio network.[2] In addition to its previous mix of local and syndicated news and talk programs, the station has broadcast a "Swap and Shop" program since the late 1960s.[3]

History

In January 2008, Alabama Broadcasting Company, Inc. reached an agreement to transfer control of WFEB to Powers Broadcasting Company, Inc.[4] The FCC approved the deal on February 12, 2008, and the transaction was consummated on March 18, 2008.[4]

On August 20, 2018, Lake Broadcasting Inc., home of WKGA-Kowaliga Country 97.5 and WAXC-TV 3 in Alexander City, Alabama added WFEB to their group and flipped the format from news/talk to adult contemporary. The station is now WFEB-B101 Sylacauga's Best HITS & All Time Favorites.[5] The purchase was consummated on December 20, 2018, at a price of $150,000.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arbitron . Station Information Profile.
  2. Web site: Titans Radio in Alabama. Titans Radio.
  3. News: The Daily Home . Locally operated radio stations competing with technology . 2007-03-04 . Chris . Norwood .
  4. Web site: Application Search Details (BAL-20080104AEF) . FCC Media Bureau . 2008-03-18 .
  5. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/170146/station-sales-week-of-8-24-sale-leads-to-format-change-in-sylacauga-al/ Sale Leads to Format Change in Sylacauga AL