WUPR
Radio station in Utuado, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
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WUPR (1530 AM), branded on-air as Éxitos 1530 y La Nueva 98.3, is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish variety format. Licensed to Utuado, Puerto Rico, it serves the Puerto Rico area.[2] The station is owned by Central Broadcasting Corporation and features programming from Red Informativa de PR.
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| Broadcast area | Puerto Rico |
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| Frequency | 1530 kHz |
| Branding | Éxitos 1530 y La Nueva 98.3 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Spanish variety |
| Affiliations | Red Informativa de PR |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Central Broadcasting Corporation |
| History | |
First air date | April 4, 1964 |
Call sign meaning | Utuado Puerto Rico |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 9791 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 1,000 watts day 250 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 18°16′4″N 66°42′35″W |
| Translator | 98.3 W252EG (Utuado) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | WUPR Online |
History
WUPR was founded on April 4, 1964 by Benito Martinez.[3] After the death of Benito Martinez in 1992 his son, Jose Martinez Giraud, assumed control of the station and changed its format from music-top 40 to music and news-talk.
Translator stations
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W252EG | 98.3 FM | Utuado, Puerto Rico | 203235 | 250 | LMS |
