WPRA
| Broadcast area | Puerto Rico |
|---|---|
| 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[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 1889 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 9,000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 18°10′58″N 67°59′53″W / 18.18278°N 67.99806°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | wpra990.com |
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.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WPRA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Adrián García".
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 1889 (WPRA) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WPRA in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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