KBYR (AM)


KBYR is a commercial radio station licensed to Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It airs a talk format and is owned by the Ohana Media Group. The studios are on Gambell Street in Anchorage. Programming is also heard on two FM translator stations.
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History

KBYR signed on the air in 1948. Alaska was not yet a state then. KBYR originally broadcast at 1240 kilocycles and was only powered at 250 watts, a fraction of its current output. It was owned by Aleutian Broadcasters with studios on 4th and B Streets. It moved to 1270 kHz in 1956, then to 700 kHz in 1971.
In the 1970s, KBYR was owned by the Alaska Broadcasting System. It had a full service format, playing middle of the road music, news and sports. KBYR was an affiliate of CBS Radio and the ABC Entertainment Network.

Programming

Dave Stroh is KBYR's lone local personality; the remainder of the schedule is nationally syndicated conservatize talk shows, many of which are recorded and delayed due to time zone differences.

Translators

In addition to the main station, KBYR is relayed by two FM translators to widen its broadcast area.