WPRA
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Broadcast area | Puerto Rico |
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Frequency | 990 kHz |
Branding | WPRA 990 AM |
Programming | |
Format | Spanish Variety |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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WKJB | |
History | |
First air date | July 13, 1937 |
Former frequencies | 1370 kHz (1937-1940) 780 kHz (1940-1942) |
Call sign meaning | Puerto Rico Advertising Company |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 1889 |
Class | B |
Power | 910 watts unlimited |
Transmitter coordinates | 18°10′8″N 67°9′3″W / 18.16889°N 67.15083°W |
Links | |
Website | wpra990.com |
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]
References
External links
- WPRA in the FCC AM station database
- WPRA in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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