WBUT
WBUT (1050 AM) is a commercial radio station, licensed to Butler, Pennsylvania, in the northern suburbs of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. It is owned by St. Barnabas Broadcasting, a division of the Saint Barnabas Health System, along with its sister stations WJAS, WBVP, WMBA, WISR and WLER-FM.
| Broadcast area | Pittsburgh metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1050 kHz |
| Branding | Butler 1050 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic country |
| Affiliations | CBS News Radio Performance Racing Network Premiere Networks Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | St. Barnabas Broadcasting, Inc. |
| WISR, WLER-FM, WBVP, WMBA | |
| History | |
First air date | March 14, 1949 |
Call sign meaning | BUTler County |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 71214 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 500 watts day 62 watts night |
| Translator(s) | 97.3 W247DF (Butler) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | wbut |
WBUT carries a classic country radio format, along with local news, sports and weather. WBUT is a MRN and PRN affiliate carrying NASCAR, a Penn State Football Network affiliate, and also carries Butler Area Senior High School football and basketball games. The studios and offices are at 252 Pillow Street.
By day, WBUT transmits with 500 watts. As 1050 AM is a clear channel frequency, the station must reduce power at night to 62 watts to avoid interference. Programming is also heard on 250-watt FM translator W247DF at 97.3 MHz. WBUT also streams via the TuneIn app.