WPRA | |
City: | Mayaguez, Puerto Rico |
Area: | Puerto Rico |
Branding: | WPRA 990 AM |
Frequency: | 990 kHz |
Format: | Spanish Variety |
Power: | 9,000 watts |
Class: | B |
Facility Id: | 1889 |
Coordinates: | 18.1828°N -67.9981°W |
Callsign Meaning: | Puerto Rico Advertising Company |
Former Frequencies: | 1370 kHz (1937–1940) 780 kHz (1940–1942) |
Owner: | Empresas Bechara |
Licensee: | WPRA, Inc. |
Sister Stations: | WKJB |
Website: | wpra990.com |
Licensing Authority: | FCC |
WPRA (990 AM), branded on-air as WPRA 990 AM, is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish Variety format. Licensed to Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, it serves the Puerto Rico area. The station is currently owned by Empresas Bechara through its licensee, WPRA, Inc.
During 1958, 15 year old actor Adrian Garcia made his acting debut at this radio station, beginning what would be a prolific acting career in radio, film, television and theater.[1]