WAMA (1550
kHz
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) is an
AM radio station
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broadcasting a
Regional Mexican
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format. Licensed to
Tampa, Florida
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, United States, it serves the
Tampa Bay
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area.
The station is currently owned by George and Esperanza Arroyo, through licensee Q Broadcasting Corporation.
The station broadcasts 24 hours a day with a
non-directional antenna, but at a lower power at night.
Programming
Until April 2013, most programming on WAMA was provided by
ESPN Deportes Radio
ESPN Deportes Radio was an American Spanish language sports radio network created and produced by Disney-owned ESPN. Programming included call-in talk shows and commentary from hosts about a full range of sporting events, including soccer, ...
. The station does air one local program, ''Momento Deportivo ESPN 1550'', hosted by Victor Rodriguez.
Previous logo
References
External links
FCC History Cards for WAMA*
Hispanic and Latino American culture in Tampa, Florida
Mexican-American culture in Florida
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Regional Mexican radio stations in the United States
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1961 establishments in Florida
Radio stations established in 1961
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