WBTM

Radio station in Danville, Virginia, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

WBTM is an adult contemporary formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Danville, Virginia, serving Southern Pittsylvania County in Virginia and Northern Caswell County in North Carolina.[1] WBTM is owned and operated by Piedmont Broadcasting Corp.[4][5]

Broadcast areaSouthern Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Northern Caswell County, North Carolina
Frequency1330 kHz
BrandingBig Hits 102.5 and 1330 WBTM
FormatAdult contemporary[1]
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WBTM
Broadcast areaSouthern Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Northern Caswell County, North Carolina
Frequency1330 kHz
BrandingBig Hits 102.5 and 1330 WBTM
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary[1]
AffiliationsABC Radio News
United Stations Radio Networks
Ownership
OwnerPiedmont Broadcasting Corp.
WAKG
History
First air date
May 24, 1930 (1930-05-24)[2]
Call sign meaning
World's Best Tobacco Market
World's Biggest Textile Mill
Technical information[3]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID52544
ClassB
Power
  • 5,000 watts (day)
  • 1,000 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
36°36′26.0″N 79°26′1.0″W
Translator102.5 W273CD (Danville)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.wbtmdanville.com
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History

On January 1, 1940, after Lynchburg Broadcasting Corporation gained managerial control of WBTM it began exchanging programs with WLVA in Lynchburg, Virginia, for four hours daily via newly installed lines that connected the two.[6]

Translator

In addition to the main station, WBTM is relayed by an FM translator to widen its broadcast area.[7]

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Broadcast translator for WBTM
Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassFCC info
W273CD 102.5 FMDanville, Virginia508814022.1 m (73 ft)DLMS
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