WPBC (AM)
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WPBC AM 1310 is an Atlanta AM
radio station
broadcasting on a frequency of 1310 kHz. WPBC's current programming consists of a progressive talk format during the week and mostly jazz
on the weekends .
WPBC's transmitting tower
is located in the middle of a MARTA
employee parking lot
at the Avondale
train station. In 2002, MARTA conducted a study to renovate the entire College Station area known as: Decatur - "Avondale MARTA Station Study
Livable Centers Initiative", including the station's parking lot. In 2007, another study was conducted, but there have been no further announcements found online to date. Since 2007, no renovation of the area has begun, and no new announcements have been made by either MARTA or Dekalb county regarding this initiative. http://www.decaturga.com/client_resources/CGS/CitySvcs/CED/Avondale/report.htm Should this plan come to fruition, at some point, this may affect the tower/transmitter site which would then have to seek permission to be relocated in accordance with FCC rules and regulations.
Prior to 6 August 2010, WPBC broadcast a Korean music and talk format with the "Atlanta Radio Korea" branding. Radio Korea is now broadcasting on WPBS AM 1040
.
Prior to broadcasting Korean language programming, WPBC broadcast a latin music/talk radio
format with the "Planeta X 1310" branding.
Weekend programming on WPBC is derived from Broadcast Architecture's Smooth Jazz
Network.
Amplitude modulation
Amplitude modulation is a technique used in electronic communication, most commonly for transmitting information via a radio carrier wave. AM works by varying the strength of the transmitted signal in relation to the information being sent...
radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
broadcasting on a frequency of 1310 kHz. WPBC's current programming consists of a progressive talk format during the week and mostly jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
on the weekends .
WPBC's transmitting tower
Mast radiator
A mast radiator is a radio mast or tower in which the whole structure itself functions as an antenna. This design is commonly used for transmitting antennas operating at low frequencies, in the VLF, LF and MF ranges, in particular those used for AM broadcasting. The metal mast is electrically...
is located in the middle of a MARTA
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority or MARTA is the principal rapid-transit system in the Atlanta metropolitan area and the ninth-largest in the United States. Formed in 1971 as strictly a bus system, MARTA operates a network of bus routes linked to a rapid transit system consisting...
employee parking lot
Parking lot
A parking lot , also known as car lot, is a cleared area that is intended for parking vehicles. Usually, the term refers to a dedicated area that has been provided with a durable or semi-durable surface....
at the Avondale
Avondale (MARTA station)
Avondale is an at-grade train station on the Blue Line of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority rail system . It serves Avondale Estates, Georgia , Clarkston, and the communities of Druid Hills, Scottsdale, Tucker, Northlake and North Decatur...
train station. In 2002, MARTA conducted a study to renovate the entire College Station area known as: Decatur - "Avondale MARTA Station Study
Livable Centers Initiative", including the station's parking lot. In 2007, another study was conducted, but there have been no further announcements found online to date. Since 2007, no renovation of the area has begun, and no new announcements have been made by either MARTA or Dekalb county regarding this initiative. http://www.decaturga.com/client_resources/CGS/CitySvcs/CED/Avondale/report.htm Should this plan come to fruition, at some point, this may affect the tower/transmitter site which would then have to seek permission to be relocated in accordance with FCC rules and regulations.
Prior to 6 August 2010, WPBC broadcast a Korean music and talk format with the "Atlanta Radio Korea" branding. Radio Korea is now broadcasting on WPBS AM 1040
WPBS (AM)
WPBS is an AM radio station licensed to the city of Conyers, Georgia in the Atlanta, Georgia radio market. The radio station is considered a Class D AM broadcast facility by the Federal Communications Commission operating with 50,000 watts of power during the daytime, and 5,500 Watts during...
.
Prior to broadcasting Korean language programming, WPBC broadcast a latin music/talk radio
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
format with the "Planeta X 1310" branding.
Weekend programming on WPBC is derived from Broadcast Architecture's Smooth Jazz
Smooth jazz
Smooth jazz is a genre of music that grew out of jazz fusion and is influenced by R&B, funk, rock, and pop music styles ....
Network.