WVTL

{{Infobox radio station

| name = WVTL

| logo = File:WVTL ClassicCountry104.7-1570 logo.png

| city = Amsterdam, New York

| country = US

| area = Mohawk Valley

| branding = Classic Country 104.7 FM and 1570 AM

| airdate = {{start date and age|1961|8|16|p=y}}

| frequency = {{frequency|1570|kHz}}

| translator = {{Radio Relay|104.7 MHz|W284BZ|Amsterdam}}

| format = Classic country

| power = {{ubl|1,000 watts (day)|204 watts (night)}}

| class = B

| facility_id = 72624

| coordinates = {{coord|42|54|38.27|N|74|13|2.47|W|region:US-NY_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}

| callsign_meaning = Valley's Talk Leader (prior format)

| former_callsigns = {{ubl|WAFS (1961–1967)|WKOL (1967–1990)|WBUG (1990–2004)}}

| affiliations =

| owner = Roser Communications Network, Inc.

| licensee =

| sister_stations = {{hlist|WBUG-FM|WBGK|WUTQ-FM|WSKU|WSKS}}

| webcast =

| website = {{URL|http://wvtlfm.com/}}

| licensing_authority= FCC

}}

WVTL (1570 AM) is a commercial radio station broadcasting a classic country radio format to the Mohawk Valley in the U.S. state of New York.{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?call=WVTL |title=WVTL Facility Record |work=United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division }} It is licensed to Amsterdam, New York, and is owned by Roser Communications Network, Inc.{{cite web|url=http://www.arbitron.com|title=Station Information Profile |work=Arbitron }} WVTL's radio studios and offices are in Florida, New York.

By day, WVTL is powered at 1,000 watts, non-directional.[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?sr=Y&s=C&call=wvtl&nav=home Radio-Locator.com/WVTL] As 1570 AM is a Mexican clear channel frequency, WVTL cuts its power to 204 watts at night to reduce interference. Programming is also heard on 250 watt FM translator 104.7 W284BZ.

History

On August 16, 1961, the station first signed on as WAFS. It became WKOL in 1967 and WBUG in 1990. The WVTL call sign began to be used in 2004.

In late December 2009, WVTL switched to a soft adult contemporary format. Along with its FM translator station, WVTL was called "Lite 104.7 and 1570 AM". In late February 2016, the station adapted to a classic country format.

In October 2021, Roser Communications agreed to sell the station to Think Tank Media, owners of WENT;{{Cite web|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213884/station-sales-week-of-10-8/|title=Station Sales Week of 10/8}} the deal was called off in August 2022.{{cite web |last1=Roser |first1=Kenneth |title=Non-Consummation Notification |url=https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/views/public/consummationDraftCopy.html?displayType=html&appKey=25076f9182a8b5340182c69a731f1c62&id=25076f9182a8b5340182c69a731f1c62&goBack=N |website=Licensing and Management System |publisher=Federal Communications Commission |access-date=July 29, 2024 |date=August 22, 2022}}

FM translator

In addition to the main AM station at 1570 kHz, WVTL is relayed by an FM translator for those who prefer to listen in FM stereo. The FM translator frequency is used as the primary frequency for station branding.

{{RadioTranslators

| callsign = WVTL

| call1 = W284BZ

| freq1 = 104.7

| watts1 = 250

| haat1 = 15.4

| class1 = D

| city1 = Amsterdam, New York

| coord1 = {{coord|42|54|38.2|N|74|13|2.4|W|region:US-NY_type:landmark|name=W284BZ}}

| fid1= 142713

}}