| City | Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|
| Country | US |
| Area | Anchorage metropolitan area |
| Branding | AM700 KBYR |
| Translator | See below |
| Airdate | 1948 |
| Format | Talk radio |
| Power | 10,000 watts (unlimited) |
| Class | A |
| Facility id | 49612 |
| Former frequencies |
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| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks Radio America Townhall News Westwood One |
| Owner | Ohana Media Group |
| Licensee | OMG FCC Licenses LLC |
| Sister stations | KBBO-FM · KMBQ-FM · KRAK · KXLW |
| Website | kbyr.com |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
KBYR (700 AM) 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.
History
KBYR signed on the air in 1948.[2] Alaska was not yet a state then. KBYR originally broadcast at 1240 kHz 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.[3] 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 conservative 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.
References
- ^ Alaska Blue Book. First ed. Juneau: Alaska Department of Education, Division of State Libraries. 1973. p. 135.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1950 page 326. Retrieved Jan. 17, 2025.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1977 page C-8. Retrieved Jan. 17, 2025.