WCUM

WCUM
Simulcasts WRYM New Britain
Broadcast areaGreater Bridgeport
Frequency1450 kHz
BrandingViva Radio
Programming
LanguageSpanish
FormatContemporary hit radio
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • David Webster
  • (Trignition Media, LLC)
History
First air date
September 22, 1941 (1941-09-22)
Former call signs
  • WNAB (1941–1985)
  • WJBX (1985–1989)
Call sign meaning
"Cumbre" (previous branding)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID54553
ClassC
Power
  • 1,000 watts (unlimited)
Transmitter coordinates
41°13′10.35″N 73°12′6.41″W / 41.2195417°N 73.2017806°W / 41.2195417; -73.2017806
Translators
  • 103.3 W277DP (Bridgeport)
  • 105.5 W288DL (Stamford)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.vivazona.com

WCUM (1450 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting a Spanish contemporary hit radio format. Licensed to Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States, it serves the Bridgeport area. WCUM transmits with 1,000 watts of power. It is also heard on FM translators W277DP 103.3 MHz in Bridgeport, and W288DL on 105.5 MHz in Stamford. The transmitter and studios are both located on State Street and Chopsey Road in Bridgeport. The station is owned by David Webster, through licensee Trignition Media, LLC. WCUM is a simulcast of WRYM (840 AM) in New Britain and WWCO (1240 AM) in Waterbury.