WCUM
Radio station in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
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WCUM (1450 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting a Spanish contemporary hit radio format. Licensed to Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States, it serves the Bridgeport area. WCUM transmits with 1,000 watts of power. It is also heard on FM translators W277DP 103.3 MHz in Bridgeport, and W288DL on 105.5 MHz in Stamford. The transmitter and studios are both located on State Street and Chopsey Road in Bridgeport. The station is owned by David Webster, through licensee Trignition Media, LLC. WCUM is a simulcast of WRYM (840 AM) in New Britain and WWCO (1240 AM) in Waterbury.
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| Broadcast area | Greater Bridgeport |
| Frequency | 1450 kHz |
| Branding | Viva Radio |
| Programming | |
| Language | Spanish |
| Format | Contemporary hit radio |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks |
| Ownership | |
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| History | |
First air date | September 22, 1941[1] |
Former call signs |
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Call sign meaning | "Cumbre" (previous branding) |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 54553 |
| Class | C |
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Transmitter coordinates | 41°13′10.35″N 73°12′6.41″W |
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Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
History
Translators
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info |
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| W277DP | 103.3 FM | Bridgeport, Connecticut | 200726 | 250 | D | 41°9′58.3″N 73°13′1.4″W | LMS |
| W288DL | 105.5 FM | Stamford, Connecticut | 24109 | 10 | D | 41°6′54.6″N 73°26′3.4″W | LMS |
