WTBO

The Best Oldies

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

Oldies, Classic Hits, Classic Rock +2

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Frequency

1450 AM / 97.9 FM

📖 About

WTBO is a historic oldies radio station serving Cumberland and the surrounding Western Maryland and nearby West Virginia communities. Branded as WTBO Oldies and known on air as The Best Oldies, the station broadcasts a classic oldies music format featuring memorable hits from past decades, with programming available on 1450 AM and 97.9 FM as well as online. WTBO is licensed to Cumberland, Maryland, and serves listeners in Cumberland, Frostburg, and the surrounding area, including Keyser, West Virginia. The station is owned by Forever Media and has a long broadcasting history dating back to December 13, 1928, making WTBO one of the longstanding radio stations in the region. WTBO is a destination for listeners looking for oldies, classic hits, classic rock, pop, and memorable music from earlier generations in the Cumberland, Maryland radio market.

📋 Details

brand:WTBO Oldies

owner:Forever Media

licensee:FM Radio Licenses, LLC

fcc class:Class C

established:December 13, 1928

facility id:74082

music focus:Oldies, classic hits, classic rock, pop and R&B from previous decades

am frequency:1450 kHz

fm frequency:97.9 MHz

fm translator:W250CM 97.9 FM

broadcast area:Cumberland, Frostburg and surrounding Western Maryland communities, including Keyser, West Virginia

broadcast type:AM, FM Translator, Online Streaming

station format:Oldies / Classic Hits

city of license:Cumberland, Maryland

fcc public file:https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/am-profile/WTBO

historical note:WTBO first signed on December 13, 1928. The station has operated under several formats during its long history and currently operates as an oldies station branded WTBO Oldies / The Best Oldies.

on air branding:97.9/1450 WTBO

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sister stations:WFRB,WFRB-FM,WRQE

online listening:Available for online listening through its station website and streaming platforms

call sign meaning:The Best Oldies

transmitter power:1,000 watts day and night

official station page:https://www.forevercumberland.com/wtbo/