WZZB
CitySeymour, Indiana
CountryUS
Area
BrandingThe Buzz 99.3 & 1390
LanguagesEnglish
FormatOldies–classic hits
AffiliationsSRN News
Westwood One
OwnerMidnight Hour Broadcasting, LLC
AirdateNovember 4, 1949
Former callsigns
  • WJCD (1949[1]–1990)[2]
  • WQKC (1990–1991)[2]
Licensing authorityFCC
Facility id58381
ClassD
Power
  • 1,000 watts (day)
  • 74 watts (night)
Coordinates38°58′33.00″N 85°53′21.00″W
Websitewzzb1390.com

WZZB (, "The Buzz 99.3 & 1390") is a radio station broadcasting an oldies and classic hits music format.[3][4] Licensed to Seymour, Indiana. The station is currently owned by Midnight Hour Broadcasting, LLC and features programming from Dial Global.[5]

History

The station was first licensed as WJCD on November 30, 1949.[1] It was part of an AM/FM combo with WJCD-FM broadcasting at 93.7 MHz. On February 15, 1990, the station's call sign was changed to WQKC and on May 24, 1991, the station changed its call sign to the current WZZB.[2] On July 27, 2006, the station was sold to Susquehanna, and on January 11, 2008, the station was sold to Midnight Hour Broadcasting.[6]

References

  1. ^ History Cards for WZZB, fcc.gov. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  2. ^ "WZZB Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  3. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Summer 2009. Retrieved September 10, 2009.
  4. ^ "AM Stereo Stations: United States of America". amstereo.org. September 3, 2008.
  5. ^ "WZZB Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved September 10, 2009.
  6. ^ "FCC Application". Federal Communications Commission