WGDL

WGDL
Broadcast areaPuerto Rico
Frequency1200 kHz
BrandingRadio Grito
Programming
FormatSpanish Variety
AffiliationsRed Informativa de PR
Ownership
OwnerLares Broadcasting Corporation
WMAA-LP
History
First air date
September 23, 1986; 38 years ago (1986-09-23)
Call sign meaning
Grito
De
Lares
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID36564
ClassB
Power10,250 watts
Transmitter coordinates
18°17′40″N 66°53′50″W / 18.29444°N 66.89722°W / 18.29444; -66.89722
Translator(s)W227DR (93.3 MHz, Aguadilla)
Repeater(s)92.1-4 WZET-HD4 (Hormigueros)
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.radiogrito.com

WGDL (1200 AM and translator W227DR 93.3 FM, "Radio Grito") is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish Variety format. Licensed to Lares, Puerto Rico, it serves the Puerto Rico area. The station is owned by Lares Broadcasting Corporation.

History

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WGDL signed on September 23, 1986. It began operating at night in 1991 under a long-term special temporary authority, made possible by the move of HIBS "Radio Dial" in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, to 670 kHz. The station's news programming comes from Red Informativa de Puerto Rico and sister station Red 93.7 FM. The station rebroadcasts all of its programming on 93.3 FM.

In this radio station create a religious, cultural and political interest programs for our listeners enjoy and have their favorites are made. For years we have been the official broadcaster of the Festival Nacional del Guineo, Patriotas de Lares (Superior Volleyball League), Fiestas de Pueblo and other activities. We have the ability to reach across the central area of the island, all these people together make up about some 500,000 people.

Translator stations

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Broadcast translator for WGDL
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) FCC info
W227DR 93.3 FM Aguadilla, Puerto Rico 200821 .225 LMS
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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WGDL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.