WDJA
Encyclopedia
WDJA is a radio station
broadcasting a News/talk
format. Licensed to Delray Beach, Florida
, USA. The station is currently owned by Professional Broadcasting, LLC.
format under the ownership of bandleader
Vic Knight. On April 3, 2001, the station changed its call sign to WPBI. On April 23, 2003, the calls were changed to WFFL but were quickly changed to WFTL
one week later. The following week (May 7, 2003) the call sign was again changed to the current WDJA. On February 3, 2009 the World Ethnic format was dropped for a News/talk
format.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
broadcasting a News/talk
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
format. Licensed to Delray Beach, Florida
Delray Beach, Florida
Delray Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 60,020. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S...
, USA. The station is currently owned by Professional Broadcasting, LLC.
History
The station went on the air as WDBF in the 70s and broadcast a Big bandBig band
A big band is a type of musical ensemble associated with jazz and the Swing Era typically consisting of rhythm, brass, and woodwind instruments totaling approximately twelve to twenty-five musicians...
format under the ownership of bandleader
Bandleader
A bandleader is the leader of a band of musicians. The term is most commonly, though not exclusively, used with a group that plays popular music as a small combo or a big band, such as one which plays jazz, blues, rhythm and blues or rock and roll music....
Vic Knight. On April 3, 2001, the station changed its call sign to WPBI. On April 23, 2003, the calls were changed to WFFL but were quickly changed to WFTL
WFTL
WFTL is a radio station with studios in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and licensed to West Palm Beach, Florida.WFTL serves Fort Lauderdale, Miami and The Palm Beaches. The station broadcasts a mix of news and mostly syndicated talk programming. Its signal is broadcast at 50,000 watts, covering all of...
one week later. The following week (May 7, 2003) the call sign was again changed to the current WDJA. On February 3, 2009 the World Ethnic format was dropped for a News/talk
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
format.