WETB

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WETB
WETB 790AM logo.png
CityJohnson City, Tennessee
Frequency790 AM
Branding"Sonshine 79"
Programming
FormatChristian music
Ownership
OwnerKenneth C. Hill
History
First air date
November 25, 1947 (first license granted)
Call sign meaning
W E(ast) T(ennessee's) B(eautiful)
Technical information
Facility ID44050
ClassD
Power5000 Watts day
72 Watts night
Translator(s)93.7 MHz W229DH (Johnson City)
Links
Websitewww.wetb790.com

WETB (790 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian music format. Licensed to Johnson City, Tennessee, United States, it serves the Tri-Cities, Tennessee area. The station is currently owned by Kenneth C. Hill.

At one time WETB had to sign off at sunset, but was later granted a very low nighttime power.[1]

790 AM is a regional broadcast frequency.

History[]

In the 1960s and 1970s, WETB played Top 40. In the late 80s it was "East Tennessee's Beautiful 79".

References[]

  1. ^ "Signing off Before Game is Over? That Was Once WETB's Reality".

External links[]


Coordinates: 36°19′43″N 82°24′39″W / 36.32861°N 82.41083°W / 36.32861; -82.41083


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