WBZA

WBZA (98.9 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station in Rochester, New York. It airs an adult hits format and is owned by Audacy, Inc., based at the High Falls Studios, on Commercial Street and State Street in downtown Rochester.

This article is about the current day FM radio station. For the former Springfield, Massachusetts, AM synchronous relay station of WBZ Boston which existed from 1925 until 1962, see WBZ (AM) § 1921–1931: Springfield.

WBZA
Broadcast areaRochester metro area
Frequency98.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding98-9 The Buzz
Programming
FormatAdult hits
SubchannelsHD2: Family Life Network (Contemporary Christian)
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1942 (1942)
Former call signs
  • W51R (1942-43)
  • WHFM (1943–85)
  • WZKC (1985–86)
  • WKLX (1986–98)
  • WBBF (1998–2000)
Former frequencies
45.1 MHz (1942-47)
Call sign meaning
"The Buzz" (branding)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID71204
ClassB
ERP37,000 watts
HAAT172 meters (564 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
43.171°N 77.673°W / 43.171; -77.673
Translator(s)HD2: 94.7 W234AZ (Brighton)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via Audacy)
Websitewww.audacy.com/rochesterbuzz

WBZA has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 37,000 watts. The transmitter tower is on Ferrano Street near W Street, on Rochester's west side. WBZA broadcasts using HD Radio technology. The HD2 digital subchannel carries the Family Life Network playing Contemporary Christian music.

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