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| frequency = 105.9 [[Megahertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| frequency = 105.9 [[Megahertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| translator = [[#Translators|See § Translators]]
| translator = [[#Translators|See § Translators]]
| repeater = {{Radio Relay|106.5|[[WRUB (FM)|WRUB-HD3]]|[[Sarasota, Florida|Sarasota]]}}
| repeater = {{Radio Relay|106.5|[[WBTP (FM)|WBTP-HD3]]|[[Sarasota, Florida|Sarasota]]}}
| airdate = {{Start date and age|1999}} (as WYNF)
| airdate = {{Start date and age|1999}} (as WYNF)
| format = [[Mainstream Rock]]
| format = [[Mainstream Rock]]
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| owner = [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]]
| owner = [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]]
| licensee = iHM Licenses, LLC
| licensee = iHM Licenses, LLC
| sister_stations = [[WCTQ]], [[WDIZ (AM)|WDIZ]], [[WRUB (FM)|WRUB]], [[WSDV]], [[WSRZ-FM]]
| sister_stations = [[WBTP (FM)|WBTP]], [[WCTQ]], [[WDIZ (AM)|WDIZ]], [[WSDV]], [[WSRZ-FM]]
| webcast = FM/HD1: {{ubl|[https://www.iheart.com/live/z105-645/ Listen Live]|HD2: [https://www.iheart.com/live/the-vinyl-experience-6878/ The Vinyl Experience Listen Live]}}
| webcast = FM/HD1: {{ubl|[https://www.iheart.com/live/z105-645/ Listen Live]|HD2: [https://www.iheart.com/live/the-vinyl-experience-6878/ The Vinyl Experience Listen Live]}}
| website = [https://z105.iheart.com/ z105.iheart.com]
| website = [https://z105.iheart.com/ z105.iheart.com]
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==Translators==
==Translators==
{{RadioTranslators
{{RadioTranslators
| callsign = [[WRUB (FM)|WRUB-HD3]]
| callsign = [[WBTP (FM)|WBTP-HD3]]
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Latest revision as of 10:28, 4 August 2024

WTZB
Broadcast areaSarasota - Bradenton
Frequency105.9 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingZ105
Programming
FormatMainstream Rock
SubchannelsHD2: The Vinyl Experience
Ownership
Owner
WBTP, WCTQ, WDIZ, WSDV, WSRZ-FM
History
First air date
1999; 25 years ago (1999) (as WYNF)
Former call signs
  • WEDD (1996–1997, CP)
  • WLTF (1997–1999, CP)
  • WYNF (1999–2002)
  • WSRQ (2002–2003)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID59127
ClassC3
ERP25,000 watts
HAAT90 meters (300 ft)
Translator(s)See § Translators
Repeater(s)106.5 WBTP-HD3 (Sarasota)
Links
Public license information
WebcastFM/HD1:
Websitez105.iheart.com

WTZB (105.9 FM "Z105") is a commercial radio station licensed to Englewood, Florida, and serving the Sarasota - Bradenton area of Central Florida. It airs a hard-edged mainstream rock format and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. The studios and offices are on Fruitville Road (Florida State Road 780) in Sarasota.

WTZB is a Class C3 station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 25,000 watts. The transmitter tower is on North Auburn Road in Venice, Florida.[2] WTZB broadcasts using HD Radio technology. The HD2 digital subchannel carries an oldies format known as "The Vinyl Experience." WTZB's programming is also heard on 250-watt FM translator W286CQ at 105.1 MHz in Sarasota.

History

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The station signed on the air in 1999; 25 years ago (1999). Its original call sign was WYNF. As a construction permit, before it was built, the station also had call letters WEDD and WLTF. In 2002, it used the call sign WSRQ before becoming WTZB the following year.

On February 1, 2016, WTZB changed its format from active rock (as "105.9 The Buzz") to classic rock, branded as "Z105". Leading up to the format flip, WTZB stunted by playing AC/DC's "For Those About to Rock" on a loop for an entire weekend.[3]

On September 23, 2019, the station launched a live local morning drive time show titled "Frank's Garage" hosted by a DJ known as "Frank The Tank." In 2023, Z105 adjusted its format to mainstream rock.

Translators

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Broadcast translator for WBTP-HD3
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class FCC info
W286CQ 105.1 FM Sarasota, Florida 140144 250 169 m (554 ft) D LMS

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WTZB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WTZB
  3. ^ RadioInsight.com "WTZB Sarasota Flips to Classic Rock" Feb. 1, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
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27°06′22″N 82°24′00″W / 27.106°N 82.400°W / 27.106; -82.400

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