WZAN

WZAN (970 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting a classic country radio format. Licensed to Portland, it is owned by Saga Communications. The studios and offices are on Western Avenue in South Portland, Maine.

WZAN
Broadcast areaPortland metropolitan area
Frequency970 kHz
Branding101.5 - 970 The Outlaw
Programming
FormatClassic country
Ownership
Owner
  • Saga Communications
  • (Saga Communications of New England, LLC)
WBAE, WCLZ, WGAN, WMGX, WPOR, WVAE, WYNZ
History
First air date
July 13, 1925 (1925-07-13) (as WCSH)
Former call signs
  • WCSH (1925–1981)
  • WYNZ (1981–1993)
Call sign meaning
similar to WGAN
Technical information
Facility ID58538
ClassB
Power5,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
43°36′19″N 70°19′18″W
Translator(s)101.5 W268CS (Portland)
Links
Websitetheoutlawportland.com

WZAN operates with 5,000 watts. By day, the station uses a non-directional antenna but at night the signal is directional to protect other radio stations on AM 970. The transmitter is located off Ellwood Avenue in Scarborough, Maine. WZAN's programming is also broadcast on FM translator W268CS at 101.5 MHz in Portland.

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