WZBD
Encyclopedia
WZBD is a radio station
broadcasting a Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Berne, Indiana
, USA. The station is currently owned by Adams County Radio, Inc and features programing from CNN Radio and Westwood One
.
adult contemporary music format to Adams County, Indiana
. In addition to its usual music programming, the station carries local and regional sporting events.
WZBD also hosts radio auctions. They have two auction seasons: one in the winter which lasts from mid-January through March and a short season which lasts from mid-September through October.
from the Federal Communications Commission
on November 25, 1991
. The new station was assigned the WZBD call sign
by the FCC on January 17, 1992. WZBD began broadcasting under program test authority on August 27, 1993. After one extension for time, WZBD received its license to cover
from the FCC on December 7, 1993.
In January 1999, licensee Robert Alan Weaver filed an application to transfer the broadcast license
for WZBD to Adams County Radio, Inc. The transfer was approved by the FCC on March 11, 1999, and the transaction was consummated on April 1, 1999.
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 a Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Berne, Indiana
Berne, Indiana
Berne is a city in Monroe and Wabash townships, Adams County, Indiana, United States, 35 miles south of Fort Wayne. The population was 4,150 at the 2000 census...
, USA. The station is currently owned by Adams County Radio, Inc and features programing from CNN Radio and Westwood One
Westwood One
Westwood One was an American radio network and was based in New York City. At one time, it was managed by CBS Radio, the radio arm of CBS Corporation, and Viacom and was later purchased by the private equity firm The Gores Group...
.
Programming
WZBD broadcasts a full-serviceFull service (radio format)
The full service radio format consists of a wide range of programming. Mostly found on the AM band, the format can be found on a handful of FM stations...
adult contemporary music format to Adams County, Indiana
Adams County, Indiana
Adams County lies in northeastern Indiana in the United States and shares its eastern border with Ohio. It was officially established in 1836. The county seat is Decatur....
. In addition to its usual music programming, the station carries local and regional sporting events.
WZBD also hosts radio auctions. They have two auction seasons: one in the winter which lasts from mid-January through March and a short season which lasts from mid-September through October.
History
This station received its original construction permitConstruction permit
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from the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
on November 25, 1991
1991 in radio
The year 1991 in radio involved some significant events.-Events:* January 18 - Brian Beirne became one of the few celebrities from radio to get a "star" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame....
. The new station was assigned the WZBD call sign
Call sign
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by the FCC on January 17, 1992. WZBD began broadcasting under program test authority on August 27, 1993. After one extension for time, WZBD received its license to cover
Broadcast license
A broadcast license or broadcast license is a specific type of spectrum license that grants the licensee the privilege to use a portion of the radio frequency spectrum in a given geographical area for broadcasting purposes. The licenses are generally straddled with additional restrictions that...
from the FCC on December 7, 1993.
In January 1999, licensee Robert Alan Weaver filed an application to transfer the broadcast license
Broadcast license
A broadcast license or broadcast license is a specific type of spectrum license that grants the licensee the privilege to use a portion of the radio frequency spectrum in a given geographical area for broadcasting purposes. The licenses are generally straddled with additional restrictions that...
for WZBD to Adams County Radio, Inc. The transfer was approved by the FCC on March 11, 1999, and the transaction was consummated on April 1, 1999.