WEST (AM)

WEST
Broadcast areaLehigh Valley
Frequency1400 kHz
BrandingLoud 106.9/99.5
Programming
FormatRhythmic contemporary
Ownership
OwnerMajor Keystone LLC
WHOL
History
First air date
1923 (1923)
Former call signs
  • WDBC (1923–1926)
  • WFJC (1926–1935)
Call sign meaning
Easton
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID36996
ClassC
Power1,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
40°40′23.4″N 75°12′28.6″W / 40.673167°N 75.207944°W / 40.673167; -75.207944
Translator99.5 W258DV (Bethlehem)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websiteloud995.com

WEST (1400 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Easton, Pennsylvania, and serving the Lehigh Valley. It airs a rhythmic contemporary format, simulcast with WHOL (1600 AM). Both stations are owned by Major Keystone LLC. Studios and offices in Allentown.

WEST broadcasts with 1,000 watts. Its transmitter site is on St. John Street in Easton, near Interstate 78. Programming is also heard on 90 watt FM translator W258DV at 99.5 MHz in Bethlehem.